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B12 JAX

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,788 mi
Last recorded49,788 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 49,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,951 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,890 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 46,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 46,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,144 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,144 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front transmission pipes corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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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B12 JAX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 B12 JAX, 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 38 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 B12 JAX registered?

B12 JAX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1988.

Is B12 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 JAX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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