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JGA 257X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,163 mi
Last recorded91,163 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGA 257X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,478 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both-side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,817 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre structure crack

Nearside Rear tyre structure crack

Offside Front tyre structure crack

Offside Rear tyre structure crack

Pass 3 May 2016 71,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,782 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,642 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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JGA 257X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 JGA 257X, 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 45 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 JGA 257X registered?

JGA 257X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 1981.

Is JGA 257X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGA 257X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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