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HRL 383W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,272 mi
Last recorded17,272 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 383W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 17,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 17,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,120 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,790 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 15,949 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,293 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,593 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 14,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,564 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,559 miles

All rubber exhaust mountings perished.

Both front flexible brake hose(both sides) ferules corroded

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe on fuel pump perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front & nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Offside inner wheel arch corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 13,559 miles

All rubber exhaust mountings perished.

Both front flexible brake hose(both sides) ferules corroded

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe on fuel pump perished.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front & nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Offside inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advanced corrosion to sills and underbody

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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HRL 383W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRL 383W, 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 HRL 383W registered?

HRL 383W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 January 1981.

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