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A638 JEC

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,216 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 81,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,806 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,797 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 81,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 81,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,645 miles

exhaust to gear box mounting missing but system still suported

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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A638 JEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A638 JEC, 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 A638 JEC registered?

A638 JEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A638 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A638 JEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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