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A416 JGU

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,870 mi
Last recorded53,870 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA416 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated and needs replacing ASAP!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal is feeling a little soft/spongy

steering damper has a leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,048 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,043 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust link pipe deteriorated and holed but not excessive.

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,592 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,592 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,088 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 47,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 47,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,950 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2008 44,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,128 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,946 miles

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

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

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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A416 JGU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 A416 JGU, 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 43 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 A416 JGU registered?

A416 JGU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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