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JBZ 380

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 380
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

vehicle has been heavily under-sill in places

Fail 25 Apr 2016 97,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

vehicle has been heavily under-sill in places

Pass 4 Aug 2006 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 96,480 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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JBZ 380 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JBZ 380, 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 JBZ 380 registered?

JBZ 380 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is JBZ 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 380 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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