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BAH 160W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Beige Petrol 38cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 160W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine38cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,845 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 69,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

no exhaust rubber mounts.

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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BAH 160W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Beige with a 38cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BAH 160W, 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 BAH 160W registered?

BAH 160W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BAH 160W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 160W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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