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A969 JVG

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,010 mi
Last recorded133,010 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA969 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,010 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill/chassis to inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 133,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill/chassis to inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One front and one rear rubber mountings broken. Other two rubber mountings deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Wiper rubber fitment starting to come apart.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 132,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2019 130,361 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel at maximum allowed (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel at maximum allowed (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,592 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to limit allowed (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside front wing moulding insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel very close to limit allowed (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate is slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,996 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightlt insecure

offside front wing moulding insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,703 miles

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside front wing moulding insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 122,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front indicator has a small hole in the lens

Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front indicator has a small hole in the lens

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,313 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,401 miles

Front registration plate cracked slighty

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,348 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 117,346 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 114,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 113,020 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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A969 JVG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A969 JVG, 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 A969 JVG registered?

A969 JVG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A969 JVG safe to buy?

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