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HOV 234W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,274 mi
Last recorded114,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOV 234W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,202 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2017 114,058 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 May 2017 114,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,700 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,398 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 112,867 miles

offside front brake binding very slightly,not binding excessivly when inspected

Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,504 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 112,503 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 111,916 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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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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What year was HOV 234W registered?

HOV 234W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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