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JGH 899X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 899X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,569 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 92,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 90,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 90,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 88,334 miles

Exhaust silencers corroding.

Front tyre tread depths low on inner edges.

Nearside sill jacking point area corroding.

Offside sill by jacking point and door shut corroding.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,255 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

front sub frame mounting bushes soft(to the limit)

near side and off side door sills corroding

near side and off side front inner wheelarches excessivly

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side and near side rear wheel arches badly corroding.

sills corroding around jacking points.

slight damage to near side front seat belt

Fail 7 Jun 2006 88,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front no plate in poor condition and slightly insecure.

front sub frame bushes very soft (near limit)

near side and off side front inner wheel arches excessivly corroded.

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

near side rear wheel arch badly corroded

off side door sill corroding

off side rear wheel arch corroding.

rear exhaust box corroding.

sills corroding around jacking points .

slight damage to near side front seat belt.

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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JGH 899X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 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 JGH 899X, 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 44 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 JGH 899X registered?

JGH 899X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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