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A88 JCX

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring stretched

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wiring fouling on tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,157 miles

both front chassis rails corroded offside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,130 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 94,093 miles

nearside outer sill corroded by the jacking point

Fail 19 Nov 2008 94,093 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill corroded by the jacking point

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,739 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust monting rubbers perished

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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A88 JCX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A88 JCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A88 JCX registered?

A88 JCX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A88 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 JCX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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