MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
rear exhaust rubbers splitting
rear exhaust rubbers splitting
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JVS 789 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 JVS 789, 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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What year was JVS 789 registered?
JVS 789 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 October 1980.
Is JVS 789 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JVS 789 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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