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JEY 6

1965 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl50,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEY 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,328 miles

corossion forming in n/s/f floor innerwing/arch area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 83,196 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 82,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JEY 6 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 50,770 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 JEY 6, 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 61 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 JEY 6 registered?

JEY 6 is a 1965 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1965.

Is JEY 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEY 6 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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