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E845 PMK

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE845 PMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 113,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,203 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,912 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush bracket insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 111,778 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 110,312 miles

Front h/lamps begining tolose reflective backing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chromed wiper blades begining to lose integrity

o/s/f towing hook begining to corrode

rear subframe bushes begining to break up

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,800 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 108,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 107,832 miles

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

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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E845 PMK is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E845 PMK, 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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E845 PMK is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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