MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MIL 6818 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MIL 6818, 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 MIL 6818 registered?
MIL 6818 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 April 1981.
Is MIL 6818 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MIL 6818 shows 8 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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