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TIB 3468

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,428 mi
Last recorded159,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 3468
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,428 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 159,428 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1978 (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1978 (0.1 (d))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 159,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 159,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 159,409 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 159,408 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 159,408 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 159,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lens slight damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2016 159,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lens slight damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 159,405 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,403 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 159,403 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion in wheel well in boot off side rear

slight general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2013 158,433 miles

slight general underbody corrosion slight corrosion off side rear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 151,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 149,941 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 149,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 148,467 miles

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

floor at nearside front footwell area corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 145,541 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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TIB 3468 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TIB 3468, 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 TIB 3468 registered?

TIB 3468 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 18 November 1980.

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