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A532 JEC

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,425 mi
Last recorded92,425 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA532 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,425 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 92,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,934 miles

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

hazard warning lights are not working - pre 1986

headlamp beam images are low

Fail 16 Jan 2024 91,934 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

hazard warning lights are not working - pre 1986

headlamp beam images are low

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 89,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 89,028 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,822 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,604 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,563 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,254 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,254 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel pipe rusty at filter o/s rear

idle speed high

oil leak sump plug

slight coolant leak n/s bottom radiator pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,569 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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A532 JEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A532 JEC, 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 A532 JEC registered?

A532 JEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A532 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A532 JEC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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