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ExpiredMileage
162,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel hoses perished
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in N.S.F steering idler
Slight corrosion to engine bay area
Vehicle heavily under sealed
Front play detected in steering mechanism.
Nearside Front tyre perrished.
Offside Front tyre perrished.
corrosion around engine bay.
front to rear brake pipes+fuel pipes are slightly corroded.
underbody corrosion.
underbody+wheel arches are undersealed/underbody protected.
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe that joins both pipes is blowing. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is blowing. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas. (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers. (8.2.2)
Front play detected in steering mechanism.
Front unable to see pads.
Nearside Front Inner rear most arch areas corroded.
Nearside Front tyre perrished.
Offside Front Inner rear most arch areas corroded.
Offside Front tyre perrished.
Rear unable to see pads.
corrosion around engine bay.
underbody corrosion.
underbody+wheel arches are undersealed/underbody protected.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise both front inner arch/floor panel areas are corroded
advise slight play detected from front steering components
advise underbody corrosion
advise underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise both front inner arch panels are corroded
advise both front lower floor areas corroded
advise corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components
advise slight play in front steering idler bushes
advise slight play in steering components
advise underbody corrosion and vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both front inner arch panels are corroded
advise corrosion on front bulk head areas
advise hanbrake cables are corroded
advise nearside front lower floor panel is corroded
advise play in front steering components
advise underbody corrosion
advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed underside
advise welding repair has been carried out from inside to rear upper floor areas
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise both front inner arch panels are corroded
advise corrosion on front bulk head areas
advise hanbrake cables are corroded
advise nearside front lower floor panel is corroded
advise play in front steering components
advise underbody corrosion
advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed underside
advise welding repair has been carried out from inside to rear upper floor areas
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise both front inner arch panels are corroded
advise nearside inner front upper arch/skuttle panels are corroded
advise slight play in steering box and front steering joints
advise underside of vehicle is corroded and has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise both front inner arch panels are corroded
advise nearside inner front upper arch/skuttle panels are corroded
advise slight play in steering box and front steering joints
advise underside of vehicle is corroded and has been heavily undersealed
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer & inner sills, floor pans, front inner wings/arches & front chassis legs corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer & inner sills, floor pans, front inner wings/arches & front chassis legs corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise surface corrosion on front and rear floor/chassis areas
advise surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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WGT 140W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 WGT 140W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WGT 140W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 January 1981.
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