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DJI 56

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 56
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 131,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,442 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,631 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 125,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 124,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 123,495 miles

small hole o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,395 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 117,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 115,345 miles

advise light corrosion o/s front floor pad

Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,397 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

adv corrosion evedent on under body

Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,063 miles

corrosion in offside front floor to arch and excessive corrosion offside front outer sill

front subframe mountings worn

Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion offside front floor to arch and excessive corrosion offside front outer sill

front subframe mountings worn

Pass 13 Apr 2006 108,829 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r outer sill holed ,front valance corroded hole under o/s/f wing behind wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2006 108,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear bump stops broken

o/s sill holed ,hole under o/s front wing,front valance holed

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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DJI 56 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DJI 56, 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 DJI 56 registered?

DJI 56 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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