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EEY 599X

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,256 mi
Last recorded8,256 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEY 599X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 8,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 7,697 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 7,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor.marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 7,273 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 7,271 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 6,739 miles

Slight play in steering box

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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EEY 599X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEY 599X, 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

How do I check the history of EEY 599X?

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What year was EEY 599X registered?

EEY 599X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is EEY 599X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEY 599X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEY 599X have outstanding finance?

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