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JWS 115X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWS 115X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,421 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,416 miles

nsf and nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,499 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 52,498 miles

Front Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,409 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,540 miles

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

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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JWS 115X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JWS 115X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWS 115X?

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What year was JWS 115X registered?

JWS 115X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is JWS 115X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWS 115X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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