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A763 JPB

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,098 mi
Last recorded48,098 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA763 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 47,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 47,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 47,520 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 47,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 45,739 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 45,384 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 43,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 39,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,052 miles

front subframe bushes starting to split and slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,047 miles

front subframe bushes starting to split and slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A763 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A763 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 A763 JPB registered?

A763 JPB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A763 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A763 JPB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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