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B59 JGX

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,004 mi
Last recorded174,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB59 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 174,004 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper little hole on outer skin above shocker

Fail 31 May 2024 173,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole under abs unit (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper little hole on outer skin above shocker

Pass 8 Jun 2023 173,577 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 171,050 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 171,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear hazard warning lamp not working

nearside front dipped beam has an intermittent fault

Pass 30 Jan 2020 167,445 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 167,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 176,360 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 167,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 167,198 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 166,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 166,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 166,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 163,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 163,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 163,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 162,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 161,592 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 161,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 160,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 160,999 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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B59 JGX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B59 JGX, 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 B59 JGX registered?

B59 JGX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B59 JGX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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