MOT Status
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94,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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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.
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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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