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AJM 11H

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 11H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 66,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 66,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,036 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,597 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,908 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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AJM 11H is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AJM 11H, 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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What year was AJM 11H registered?

AJM 11H is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is AJM 11H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 11H shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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