MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area unable to fully inspect without damaging as under sealed so pass and advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outer metal skin corroded system secure and not blowing when inspected (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box corroding
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
Offside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust box,outer metal skin corroding
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
offside front brake binding very slightly,not binding excessivly when inspected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
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HOV 234W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 HOV 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.
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HOV 234W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1981.
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