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CJI 831

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJI 831
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2019 17,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 16,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,361 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 13,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,013 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 6,699 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 4,780 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 3,644 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,571 miles

nsr tyre side whall slight crake & nsf tyre side whall crake

Pass 26 Oct 2007 1,577 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf head light just pass on the limite

Pass 27 Oct 2006 5 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 93,842 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 93,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CJI 831 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 CJI 831, 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 52 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 CJI 831 registered?

CJI 831 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is CJI 831 safe to buy?

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