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764 JON

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,857 mi
Last recorded122,857 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration764 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 122,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 122,857 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,852 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged from running on low pressure

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,852 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damaged from running on low pressure

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 122,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,632 miles

Offside front indicator secured with cable.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 110,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,044 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,029 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls. Offside front tyre just starting to crack.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 96,029 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls. Offside front tyre just starting to crack.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2008 95,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 95,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,183 miles

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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764 JON is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 764 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 764 JON registered?

764 JON is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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