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ESF 701W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 701W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 137,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 136,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside floor to sill area

corrosion at offside front floor to area

Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,702 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 135,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2010 134,679 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 133,060 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 133,037 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 129,281 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 126,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2006 123,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 123,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside inner valance holed and corroded

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 701W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESF 701W, 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 ESF 701W registered?

ESF 701W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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