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1965 JF

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1965 JF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 123,412 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 122,222 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 120,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 119,565 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 119,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 117,323 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 117,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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1965 JF is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 1965 JF, 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 1965 JF registered?

1965 JF is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is 1965 JF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1965 JF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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