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JA 577

1986 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl93,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA 577
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,050 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion in nearside front floor pan

snow tyres fitted to vehicle

wear in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,050 miles

corrosion in nearside front floor pan

snow tyres fitted to vehicle

wear in offside front lower swivel joint

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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JA 577 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 JA 577, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JA 577?

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What year was JA 577 registered?

JA 577 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 1986.

Is JA 577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA 577 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JA 577 have outstanding finance?

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