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TWD 518W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,794 mi
Last recorded98,794 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 518W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,794 miles

Drivers seat appears to have a lot of play/movement

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch is corroded and holed but not near any structural points

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box may be leaking -damp all over

Fail 13 Nov 2020 98,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Drivers seat appears to have a lot of movement/play in the structure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty and holed but not near any structural points

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,794 miles

N/S/F inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F inner arch (under bonnet) corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 98,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

N/S/F inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F inner arch (under bonnet) corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,794 miles

n/s/f inner arch corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front floors rusted and holed

brake servo / master cylinder area damp

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,794 miles

n/s/r inner arch starting to corrode

o/s/r inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,794 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner cv boots slightly perished

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

n/s/f valance slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

both rear inner cv boots slightly perished

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

n/s/f valance slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,794 miles

all rear brake pipes very rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake cables rusty and split. o/s

rear subframe bushes detoriated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,794 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,660 miles

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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TWD 518W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWD 518W, 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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TWD 518W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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