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GIW 64

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Maroon Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,850 mi
Last recorded180,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 64
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 180,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 180,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 180,469 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 180,469 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 180,153 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

fuel rubber hoses perished

full underneath undersealed

n/s/f and o/s/f sills have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 179,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 178,210 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front o/side backing plate starting to corrode

o/side front crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Fail 15 May 2008 178,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front o/side backing plate starting to corrode

o/side front crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 23 Apr 2007 177,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 177,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 177,604 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 177,003 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 177,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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GIW 64 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Maroon with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GIW 64, 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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GIW 64 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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