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SXI 3103

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 3103
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,224 miles

corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

corrosion nearside front inner wing

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

corrosion nearside front inner wing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area has a small hole

Nearside Front shock absorber bush perished

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch area, plate corroded

Offside Front shock absorber bush perished

Offside Rear Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 holes- outer wheel arch area and inner arch/inner cill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area has a small hole

Nearside Front shock absorber bush perished

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perished

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch area, plate corroded

Offside Front shock absorber bush perished

Offside Rear Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside outter sill has hole in it

Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside outter sill has hole in it

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,285 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre uoter sidewall perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s number plate bulb dim

slight brake from n/s and o/s/f

Pass 29 Apr 2011 88,342 miles

slight binding to front wheels

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 85,279 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,423 miles

dampness on rear shock absorbers

movement in front subframe mounts/may be normal?

nearside rear tyre 2mm at lowest point

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?

Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 976
brake binding 458
Headlamp aim too low 396
Brake pipe excessively corroded 367
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 330
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SXI 3103 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 380 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXI 3103, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 380 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SXI 3103 registered?

SXI 3103 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is SXI 3103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 3103 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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