MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise nearside seat belt webbing sligh damage,slow re-coil also
advise nearside washer jet dribbling not squirting
advise slight bind to offside rear wheel
advise some corrosion to sills/chassis
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
advise nearside seat belt webbing sligh damage,slow re-coil also
advise nearside washer jet dribbling not squirting
advise slight bind to offside rear wheel
advise some corrosion to sills/chassis
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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ULA 951W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,828 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 ULA 951W, 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 46 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 ULA 951W registered?
ULA 951W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 October 1980.
Is ULA 951W safe to buy?
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