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KFC 422W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,981 mi
Last recorded114,981 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 422W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,981 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY IS UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside / nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2007 114,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished

front end very rusty / coil spings/ subframe/ chassis

rear tyres and o/s/f tyres getting low

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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KFC 422W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFC 422W, 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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What year was KFC 422W registered?

KFC 422W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KFC 422W safe to buy?

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