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A248 JPB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 93,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 93,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,189 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,272 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 89,272 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,493 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,125 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

GENERAL CORROSION ALL UNDER

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 81,606 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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A248 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 A248 JPB, 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 42 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 A248 JPB registered?

A248 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A248 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A248 JPB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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