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DWR 421W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 421W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,300 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 112,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear springs corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2009 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 108,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,814 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 101,807 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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DWR 421W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DWR 421W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWR 421W registered?

DWR 421W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for DWR 421W shows 8 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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