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JCY 886N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,850 mi
Last recorded146,850 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 886N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 146,850 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,251 miles

hand brake lever worn & loose

Fail 18 Jul 2017 145,249 miles

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

hand brake lever worn & loose

Fail 10 Apr 2017 145,223 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. siezed (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full left lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

parking brake lever worn & loose

Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 144,801 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,317 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever worn & loose

Pass 12 Jun 2014 143,462 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 142,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 142,208 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

surfave corrsion to near side inner sill

Pass 8 Nov 2011 141,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 141,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 140,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 140,062 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

general under body has many welded plates and repairs

Pass 16 Oct 2006 137,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 134,575 miles

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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JCY 886N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 JCY 886N, 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 51 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 JCY 886N registered?

JCY 886N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JCY 886N safe to buy?

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