MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on LH rear wing
corrosion on RH sill at front
hole in coolant header tank
rust hole in boot floor
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on LH rear wing
corrosion on RH sill at front
hole in coolant header tank
rust hole in boot floor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Corrison on LH rear wing
Hole in coolant header tank
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion round RH front jacking point
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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A20 JBC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 A20 JBC, 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 42 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 A20 JBC registered?
A20 JBC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 April 1984.
Is A20 JBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 JBC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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