MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak on rear differential unit
slight play in nearside steering relay arm
steel brake pipes covered in grease/waxoyl
suspension components slightly corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steel brake pipes covered in grease/waxoyl
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all seatbelts slower to retract
brake pipes covered in grease/waxoyl
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front inner wheel arches corroding
rear chassis and jacking points corroding
nearside and offside rear antiroll bar mountings corroding
underbody and chassis corroding
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
nearside and offside rear antiroll bar mountings corroding
underbody and chassis corroding
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all underbody corroding
front and rear flexible brake hose unions corroding
front suspension bed mountings corroding
nearside and offside rear outer sill and underbody inner sill corroding
rear chassis and crossmember corroding
rear chassis near rear spring mountings heavily corroded
front roll bar mounts corroding
offside rear chassis corroded
power steering pipes rusty
steering box worn
both front tyres only just above legal limit
both rear end body sills corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAH 261W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 BAH 261W, 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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BAH 261W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is BAH 261W safe to buy?
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