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ETR 21W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 21W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,550 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,088 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,083 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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ETR 21W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ETR 21W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETR 21W?

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What year was ETR 21W registered?

ETR 21W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ETR 21W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETR 21W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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