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B317 JTF

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,906 mi
Last recorded165,906 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB317 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 165,906 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 165,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 165,746 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,829 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 161,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 159,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,005 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 157,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 150,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 148,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 146,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 146,947 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 145,891 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2012 145,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 141,128 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 141,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,946 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 139,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine water leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,662 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 139,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 135,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,286 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 135,286 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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B317 JTF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 B317 JTF, 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 B317 JTF registered?

B317 JTF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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