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JFG 875V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 875V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 95,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 117,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 114,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,518 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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JFG 875V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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 JFG 875V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of JFG 875V?

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What year was JFG 875V registered?

JFG 875V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1979.

Is JFG 875V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFG 875V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFG 875V have outstanding finance?

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