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12 JEF

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,710 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 84,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 84,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 84,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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12 JEF is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 JEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 JEF registered?

12 JEF is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is 12 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JEF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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