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JYJ 279W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 279W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,644 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,644 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,625 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes/hoses at fuel pump deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring upper mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hydraulic hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,522 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,293 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,014 miles

areas of surface corrision

Fail 17 Jul 2015 92,014 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

areas of surface corrision

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,475 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,935 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension bushes are perrished

front subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

rear boot floor corroded and holed

rear floor and chassis have surface corrosion

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all suspension bushes perrished

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

front subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside front inner wing/floor corroded and holed

rear boot floor corroded and holed

rear floor and chassis have surface corrosion

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,790 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,662 miles

all brake lines forming corrosion

corrosion forming to all suspension components and various floor pan and chassis areas

front number plate loose

fuel breather pipe heavily breathing

nearside rear wheel arch poor condition

slight earthing fault to nearside rear lights

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,488 miles

n/s/f brake hose ferrule in poor condition

o/s/f brake hose ferrule in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,999 miles

nearside rear tyre treads down to 2mm

Fail 13 Aug 2007 88,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre treads down to 2mm

Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,319 miles

Both Rear Tyre's worn to 1.6/2.0mm

Windscreen cracked in bottom right hand corner.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 88,319 miles

Both Rear Tyre's worn to 1.6/2.0mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen cracked in bottom right hand corner.

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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JYJ 279W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JYJ 279W, 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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JYJ 279W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 9 October 1980.

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