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A297 JPB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA297 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frame rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old 2008

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,438 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,156 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,543 miles

Exhaust middle box rubber mounting cracking.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,416 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,784 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under carriage covered in tetroseal

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,518 miles

Mpst of the under carriage cover in oil and grease

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,917 miles

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

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

middle exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

middle exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2012 113,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,583 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 107,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 105,249 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 105,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 May 2005 105,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 105,241 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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A297 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A297 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 A297 JPB registered?

A297 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A297 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A297 JPB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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