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JJI 2343

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 2343
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,715 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 91,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All four tyres fine crack on side wall

Near side rear tyre cut on tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 91,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 91,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 91,156 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,152 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 67,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 64,135 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 64,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JJI 2343 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,828 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 JJI 2343, 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 46 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 JJI 2343 registered?

JJI 2343 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 October 1980.

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