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WGK 33W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,296 mi
Last recorded60,296 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 33W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep crack on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,086 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ON INSPECTION

Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE ON INSPECTION

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,266 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 46,230 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,650 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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WGK 33W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGK 33W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGK 33W registered?

WGK 33W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 26 November 1980.

Is WGK 33W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGK 33W shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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