1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · B997 FOG
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 134,748 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B997 FOG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2022
- 134,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B997 FOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 (B997 FOG) between September 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”.
B997 FOG Mileage History
- 29/09/2008129,990 mi
- 02/10/2009131,162 mi+1,172 mi
- 06/10/2009131,220 mi+58 mi
- 12/10/2010131,921 mi+701 mi
- 18/10/2010131,981 mi+60 mi
- 04/10/2011132,545 mi+564 mi
- 04/10/2011132,545 mi
- 25/10/2012133,953 mi+1,408 mi
- 30/10/2012133,953 mi
- 30/10/2013133,227 mi-726 mi
- 28/10/2014133,544 mi+317 mi
- 27/10/2015133,828 mi+284 mi
- 15/02/2017134,103 mi+275 mi
- 09/03/2018134,401 mi+298 mi
- 15/03/2018134,401 mi
- 05/04/2019134,627 mi+226 mi
- 16/04/2019134,627 mi
- 29/06/2022134,748 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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