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EBV 273W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBV 273W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 62,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,882 miles

Nearside steering idler slight movement

Offside Front outer sill near jacking point badly corroded

Offside Rear boot floor/rear of offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside windscreen chipped outside of swept area

Rear parking brake inbalanced

all front sub frame mounting bushes slight movement

both rear tyres perished and worn

Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside steering idler slight movement

Offside Front outer sill near jacking point badly corroded

Offside Rear boot floor/rear of offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside windscreen chipped outside of swept area

Rear parking brake inbalanced

all front sub frame mounting bushes slight movement

both rear tyres perished and worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,660 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding. no sharp edges.

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding just out off prescribed area

both head light aims just meet lower requirment

inner boot floor corroding.

under body and brake pipes corroding needs good oil spray.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding. no sharp edges.

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding just out off prescribed area

both head light aims just meet lower requirment

inner boot floor corroding.

under body and brake pipes corroding needs good oil spray.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe bushes slight movement.

n/side rear outer sill corroding.

o/side rear inner sill corroding.

rear n/side wheel arch corroding.

slight movement in steering system.

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 62,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front subframe bushes slight movement.

n/side rear outer sill corroding.

o/side rear inner sill corroding.

rear n/side wheel arch corroding.

slight movement in steering system.

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,656 miles

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

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

all front subframe bushes slight movement

recomend oil spray

slight movement in nearside steering ideler

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,370 miles

all 4 front subframe rubber mounting have movement

nearside front seat belt slightly twisted

slight movement nearside front wheelbearing

slight nocking noise from front suspension no movement found in any front suspension components at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all 4 front subframe rubber mounting have movement

nearside front seat belt slightly twisted

slight movement nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both dip beam head lights just meet lower level.

oil leak from gear box

rear suspenion getting weak sitting down slightly

small chip in screen o/side out off swept area

small movment in steering linkage

under vehicle starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,355 miles

both dip beam head lights just meet lower level.

oil leak from gear box

rear suspenion getting weak sitting down slightly

small chip in screen o/side out off swept area

small movment in steering linkage

under vehicle starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,536 miles

Rec oil spray to undercarriege

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,876 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both head lights adjusted just meet lowest setting for mot

slight missfire at idal and revs hc just within limit

under vechile starting to corroide oil spray needed

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,876 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both head lights adjusted just meet lowest setting for mot

slight missfire at idal and revs hc just within limit

under vechile starting to corroide oil spray needed

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,150 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EBV 273W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,828 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 EBV 273W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBV 273W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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