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HYV 404W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,474 mi
Last recorded94,474 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 404W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,474 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 94,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both outer side cills corroded and rusty

jacking points corroded and rusty

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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HYV 404W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYV 404W, 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 HYV 404W registered?

HYV 404W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is HYV 404W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYV 404W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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