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WGF 766W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGF 766W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 85,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,618 miles

Minor cracking to fuel cap seal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Signs of coolant leak around O/F of radiator

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,388 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,376 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,293 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,717 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,717 miles

OSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLLY TIGHT

OSF FLOOR IS RUSTY NEAR THE JACKING POINT

OSR BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT IN ONE PLACE

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,717 miles

offside and nearside front floors rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2010 81,717 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front and nearside front floors are very rusty

Offside front brake is slightly tight

Offside rear inner wheel arch is very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2008 81,717 miles

front inner sills rusting

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,715 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF SEAT BELT WEBBING.

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 81,715 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF SEAT BELT WEBBING.

Slight leak from steering damper

Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,712 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,712 miles

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

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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WGF 766W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WGF 766W, 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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WGF 766W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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