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MBZ 3593

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3593
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,279 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,546 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 95,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 95,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 95,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 92,101 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,064 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 91,007 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 90,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,269 miles

O/S rear tyre 2/3mm tread depth left. (2)N/S rear tyre 1.6/2mm tread depth left.

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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MBZ 3593 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MBZ 3593, 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 MBZ 3593 registered?

MBZ 3593 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MBZ 3593 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 3593 shows 12 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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