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HTY 267W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTY 267W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,550 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front brake hose brake ferrules corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside front brake hose brake ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,958 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2013 94,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 94,719 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 94,713 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,668 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 93,886 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 93,886 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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HTY 267W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc 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 HTY 267W, 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 HTY 267W registered?

HTY 267W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 20 January 1981.

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