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700 BVU

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 112,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,988 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 111,750 miles

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 23 May 2018 111,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,448 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly with weight off car

Pass 5 May 2016 111,183 miles

nearside front brake starting to bind with weight off car

Pass 22 May 2015 110,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 109,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 109,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 108,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 107,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 101,497 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 101,497 miles

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

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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700 BVU is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 700 BVU, 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 700 BVU registered?

700 BVU is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is 700 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 BVU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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