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135 JG

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration135 JG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 99,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 99,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,719 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 99,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coolant level low

fog lamp switch slack

Pass 7 May 2009 97,651 miles

front and rear brake hose metal ends rusty

o/s&n/s rear tyre tread wearing close to legal limit

Fail 6 May 2009 97,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake hose metal ends rusty

o/s&n/s rear tyre tread wearing close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2007 97,443 miles

oil leak at engine

exhaust system rusty

o/s&n/s rear brake hose metal ends rusty

o/s&n/s rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,476 miles

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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135 JG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 135 JG, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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135 JG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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