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ESF 363W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 363W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,820 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s...../ n/s (2.4.C.1b)

various parts of under body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 75,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,406 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,395 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,868 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2009 67,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,345 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 565,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 565,777 miles

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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ESF 363W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESF 363W, 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 ESF 363W registered?

ESF 363W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 January 1981.

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