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B997 FOG

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,748 mi
Last recorded134,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB997 FOG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,627 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has extensive coating of under body covering preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2018 134,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has extensive coating of under body covering preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,953 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 133,953 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,545 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,981 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2010 131,921 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,162 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 129,990 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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B997 FOG is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B997 FOG, 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 B997 FOG registered?

B997 FOG is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for B997 FOG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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