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GEU 234W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 234W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 158,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 158,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 157,066 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 154,818 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 154,818 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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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GEU 234W is a 1981 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 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 GEU 234W, 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 GEU 234W registered?

GEU 234W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is GEU 234W safe to buy?

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