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JIL 8955

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8955
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,941 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,929 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,602 miles

Oil leak

fluid leak from steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust mountings perished but still fully support exhaust system

Pass 5 Sep 2005 90,303 miles

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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JIL 8955 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIL 8955, 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 41 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 JIL 8955 registered?

JIL 8955 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is JIL 8955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 8955 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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