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E381 MPV

1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Cream Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

274,903 mi
Last recorded274,903 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter151,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 MPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 274,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear signs of rear tyres fouling suspension under flex

wipers slow in operation

Fail 2 May 2025 274,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear signs of rear tyres fouling suspension under flex

wipers slow in operation

Pass 22 Aug 2023 272,719 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 272,718 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 267,642 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 258,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 258,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 258,151 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 249,510 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 249,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe insecure locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 230,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 221,550 miles

front screen damaged not in swept area

Fail 5 Dec 2014 221,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front screen damaged not in swept area

Pass 6 Nov 2009 219,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 214,734 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 214,682 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s seat belt in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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E381 MPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Cream with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 151,066 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 Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E381 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E381 MPV registered?

E381 MPV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E381 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 MPV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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