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JEF 390

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,486 mi
Last recorded63,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 390
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 63,484 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 63,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 63,450 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 63,447 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,304 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,223 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,861 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 60,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,681 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,112 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 17 May 2012 45,197 miles

both rear tyre's cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,144 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,079 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front for lamp glass broken

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,703 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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JEF 390 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 JEF 390, 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 42 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 JEF 390 registered?

JEF 390 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 December 1984.

Is JEF 390 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 390 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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