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A31 JLE

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,359 mi
Last recorded185,359 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 JLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 185,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 184,595 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 184,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 182,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 182,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 180,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 178,804 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 177,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 174,978 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 174,978 miles

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

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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A31 JLE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 A31 JLE, 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 42 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 A31 JLE registered?

A31 JLE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 14 March 1984.

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