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JEY 601Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,343 mi
Last recorded123,343 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 601Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 123,343 miles

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))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 123,260 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 122,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 121,747 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,706 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,513 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,289 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,283 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 119,459 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,459 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,838 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,571 miles

CORROSION INNER/OUTER SILLS.

EXHAUST HELD UP WITH CABLE TIES.

FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.

REAR EXHAUST JOINTS BLOWING.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,833 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 112,812 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 111,366 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 111,343 miles

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?

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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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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