1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.9L Petrol · JAZ 4829
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 114,632 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JAZ 4829 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 114,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JAZ 4829 Mileage History
- 07/07/2022113,383 mi
- 24/08/2023113,617 mi+234 mi
- 27/08/2024114,029 mi+412 mi
- 27/11/2025114,612 mi+583 mi
- 06/03/2026114,632 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JAZ 4829 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (JAZ 4829) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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