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VYS 988W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYS 988W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 123,515 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre screw in outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,499 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre screw in outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,173 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 123,167 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 122,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 122,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake has slight bind and evidence of over-heating.

Offside and nearside front chassis starting to corrode.

Rear brake flexible hoses very poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,778 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 120,776 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,775 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)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

slight corrosion to both floorpans

Pass 13 Jul 2010 120,761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 120,761 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 120,746 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor pans slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 120,746 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 120,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 120,659 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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VYS 988W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYS 988W, 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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VYS 988W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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