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7 JCH

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,256 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,131 miles

Coolant leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,131 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,867 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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7 JCH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 7 JCH, 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 41 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 7 JCH?

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What year was 7 JCH registered?

7 JCH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is 7 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 JCH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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