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A345 JJO

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA345 JJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,968 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,924 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,834 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded pin holed and starting to blow.

Offside front tyre T rated,Remaining tyres H rated. NB.H rated tyres aprox. 16 years old.

Vehicle generaly poor condition,Body starting to corrode in a number of areas,Most suspension and brake components corroded and most bushes perishing/spliting

Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

hazard switch operation was intermittent when tested... now seems to operate ok

steering damper dust cover heavily corroded (holed)

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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A345 JJO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 A345 JJO, 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 43 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 A345 JJO registered?

A345 JJO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A345 JJO safe to buy?

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