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506 JON

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,963 mi
Last recorded50,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration506 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 48,973 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 48,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 48,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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506 JON is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 506 JON, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 506 JON?

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What year was 506 JON registered?

506 JON is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is 506 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 506 JON shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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