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JAZ 4829

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4829
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,889cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,632 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,612 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,029 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,269 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 112,269 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,781 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,386 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 111,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,210 miles

both front inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed.

heavy oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear diff.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 106,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 106,624 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of corrsion underbody

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 29 Jun 2007 105,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,704 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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JAZ 4829 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,889cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JAZ 4829, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 4829 registered?

JAZ 4829 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is JAZ 4829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 4829 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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