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EPW 4K

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

65,464 mi
Last recorded65,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 4K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,200 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside front inner wing at shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe mount bushes very weak

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,611 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 64,607 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump mounting rubbers broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,582 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.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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EPW 4K is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 EPW 4K, 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 EPW 4K registered?

EPW 4K is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 24 September 1981.

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The MOT history for EPW 4K shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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