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274 JAO

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,826 mi
Last recorded66,826 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,853 miles

oil leak from final drive unit

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,787 miles

oil leak from final drive unit

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,648 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

front proshaft coupling split

oil leak from final drive unit

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,223 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Propshaft component defective

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,005 miles

brake warning light on

front subframe mounting bushes soft

fuel cap seal perished

o/s headlamp aim at lower limit

rear silencer corroding

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis rail & n/s/r inner wheel arch(adjacent to anti roll bar mount)

slight engine oil leaks

slight exhaust leak manifold area - just acceptable

slight knock in steering/ signs of fluid on steering damper

slight oil leaks from rear axle

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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274 JAO is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 274 JAO, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 274 JAO registered?

274 JAO is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is 274 JAO safe to buy?

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