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Mercedes-Benz 380

Silver · Petrol · 1980 · 3,839 cc

JVS 789MOT history

JVS 789 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 16 Oct 1980. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
72,505 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
87 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JVS 789
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
380
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1980
First used
16 Oct 1980
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

JVS 789 was last recorded at 72,505 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,413 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
87 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,505 miles
  • 2020 – 72,413 miles
  • 2017 – 72,403 miles
  • 2015 – 72,276 miles
  • 2014 – 72,099 miles
  • 2013 – 71,924 miles
  • 2012 – 71,832 miles
  • 2011 – 71,802 miles
  • 2010 – 71,755 miles
  • 2009 – 71,581 miles
  • 2008 – 71,545 miles
  • 2007 – 71,259 miles
  • 2006 – 70,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,505 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,505 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    426843806939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,413 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    592338959809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    229587653106
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail72,403 miles (+127)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    978147600402
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass72,276 miles (+177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    216503665462
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  6. Pass72,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    247544034117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail72,099 miles (+175)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,099 miles
    Test number
    957784534194
    • Repaired at testNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass71,924 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    437715033184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass71,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    279098432147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail71,832 miles (+30)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    338868232173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail71,802 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    567626031156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers splitting

  12. Pass71,802 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    575666031146
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers splitting

  13. Pass71,755 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,755 miles
    Test number
    141472950119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,581 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    102317829124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass71,581 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    193397229111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,545 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,545 miles
    Test number
    734973648153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,259 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    200074547414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass70,986 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    713974046179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about JVS 789

What vehicle is registration JVS 789 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JVS 789 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 380 first used on 16 Oct 1980. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JVS 789 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JVS 789 expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JVS 789?
The MOT on JVS 789 expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JVS 789 done?
JVS 789 was recorded at 72,505 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 87 miles a year.
Has JVS 789 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JVS 789 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on JVS 789 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on JVS 789 find?
JVS 789 passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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