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JIL 7399

1997 Mercedes-benz 380

Beige Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7399
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 79,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,472 miles

n/s/f wing corroided

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arch corroided

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 71,415 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,739 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 62,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,727 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JIL 7399 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 380 in Beige with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JIL 7399, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIL 7399 registered?

JIL 7399 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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