MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both inner chassis rails corroded
corrosion on fuel pipes to filter
corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to flex
filler in nearside outer sill
hydrocarbons high on idle
nearside rear tyre on wear limit
offside rear tyre near wear limit
play in nearside front wheel bearing
staining on steering box
stonechip in nearside headlight
offside front sub frame mount deteriorated
skim of filler on both outer sills
slight play on offside rear wheel bearing
slight weaping from steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMR 517W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 JMR 517W, 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 JMR 517W registered?
JMR 517W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 September 1980.
Is JMR 517W safe to buy?
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