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JEJ 209

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,276 mi
Last recorded70,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEJ 209
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,740 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,732 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for JEJ 209 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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