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PIL 2240

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 2240
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,906 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 116,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 116,403 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 115,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 115,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 115,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 115,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 115,785 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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PIL 2240 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PIL 2240, 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 PIL 2240 registered?

PIL 2240 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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The MOT history for PIL 2240 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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