MOT Status
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58,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front crossmember slightly rusty
wiper blades poor condition
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all exhaust rubbers perished.
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
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VKH 618W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VKH 618W, 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 VKH 618W registered?
VKH 618W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 November 1980.
Is VKH 618W safe to buy?
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