MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet catch sticking.
Brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible.
Corrosion on prescribed areas
Front imbalance 28%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has quite a bit of travel.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal has quite a bit of travel.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F outer sill rusty and holed.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
CORROSION INNER/OUTER SILLS.
EXHAUST HELD UP WITH CABLE TIES.
FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.
REAR EXHAUST JOINTS BLOWING.
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED.
N/S/F INNER TRACK ROD END WORN.REAR EXHAUST LEAKING ON JOINTS.EXCESSIVE CORROSION O/S/F OUTER SILL.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs slightly worped
offside (centre) exhaust clamp broken but is still secure
offside rear brake hose connector crimped but hose not split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
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JEY 601Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JEY 601Y, 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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JEY 601Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 April 1983.
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