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380 SL

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration380 SL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both across axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers worn

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 80,641 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 80,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BRAKE SERVO CORROSION

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,627 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front cross member corroded just outside 30cm of rollbar bushes mounting (6.1.B.2)

front floor has been repaired welded from inside car

Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,627 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,627 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 80,627 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,591 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 80,591 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,596 miles

some body work corrossion visable

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 79,006 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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380 SL is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 380 SL, 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 45 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 380 SL registered?

380 SL is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is 380 SL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 380 SL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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