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380 SLC

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration380 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,068 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,636 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 69,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,065 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,809 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,969 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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380 SLC is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 380 SLC, 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

How do I check the history of 380 SLC?

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What year was 380 SLC registered?

380 SLC is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is 380 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 380 SLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 380 SLC have outstanding finance?

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