MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tryewall starting to split/crack
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Both rear chassis runners have welding repairs and both been undersealed. †o/sr tyre cracking on both walls. †Both front floors and n/sf chassis runner showing signs of rust corrosion.
Centre Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
o/sr tyre cracking on both walls. †both front floors and n/sf chassis runner rust corroded.
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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BPO 193W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BPO 193W, 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 BPO 193W registered?
BPO 193W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 January 1981.
Is BPO 193W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPO 193W shows 6 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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