MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
both front brake pipes to flex surface corroded
corrosion developing underside of vehicle within prescribed areas
front and rear suspension components corroded
front number plate cracked
front suspension bushes deteriorated
fuel pipes and ferrules corroded
main brake pipe and fuel pipe bracket incomplete but still secure
play in steering box
slight exhaust gas leak
slight movement in front subframe bushes
steering box has slight leak of fluid
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear 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.
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JEJ 209 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 JEJ 209, 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 45 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 JEJ 209 registered?
JEJ 209 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is JEJ 209 safe to buy?
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