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JBW 792Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 792Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 110,839 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,286 miles

Front Oil leak sump area ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s front lower suspension joint creaking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Oil leak sump area ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

n/s front lower suspension joint creaking

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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JBW 792Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JBW 792Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 792Y?

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What year was JBW 792Y registered?

JBW 792Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JBW 792Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 792Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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