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JAC 19N

1978 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,276 mi
Last recorded144,276 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl94,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 19N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect fluid leakage from around coolant reservoir

Fail 14 Mar 2016 143,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported two exhaust rings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect fluid leakage from around coolant reservoir

Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 141,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 139,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 137,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 136,893 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 136,650 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 136,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

vehicle chassis has been weld repaired

Pass 26 Jul 2006 135,948 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

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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JAC 19N is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 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 JAC 19N, 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 48 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 JAC 19N registered?

JAC 19N is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is JAC 19N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 19N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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