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JBW 258Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 258Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 131,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 129,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,719 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 128,719 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,411 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blate slight deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake caliper both slight sticking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,474 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 123,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users roof locks (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 117,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 115,305 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 115,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear floor corroded out of area

Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 115,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

o/s rear floor rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2007 114,824 miles

front sub frame bushes have slight play

nearsider rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2007 114,824 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front sub frame bushes have slight play

nearsider rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Aug 2006 112,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 112,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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JBW 258Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JBW 258Y, 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 JBW 258Y registered?

JBW 258Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for JBW 258Y shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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