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JIB 792

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 792
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2008 101,302 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2008 101,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has been previously welded and undersealed but all appeared sound at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,492 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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JIB 792 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 JIB 792, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JIB 792 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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