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JIW 5045

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 5045
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 109,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

windscreen scratched

Fail 8 May 2025 109,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,628 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil around gear box

Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,008 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,036 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,630 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,733 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,844 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,072 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,060 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,057 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,525 miles

customer advise n/s/r inner sill has been welded on the inside

Fail 20 Nov 2007 90,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,720 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 89,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 89,709 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 88,821 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 88,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 88,602 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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JIW 5045 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 JIW 5045, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIW 5045 registered?

JIW 5045 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is JIW 5045 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 5045 shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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