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JGJ 353X

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,341 mi
Last recorded141,341 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 353X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 141,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 141,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 141,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 140,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,005 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 139,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 137,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 135,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

under car vwhere fresh plastic coatings are cannot be eximened

Pass 22 May 2009 127,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 120,087 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall sides slight cracs

Fail 23 May 2008 120,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall sides slight cracs

Pass 1 May 2007 113,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JGJ 353X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JGJ 353X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGJ 353X registered?

JGJ 353X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JGJ 353X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGJ 353X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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