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JIW 6336

1974 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl91,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 6336
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 135,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner wing valance repaired with welding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level warning lamp staying on( level ok)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt slack (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner wing valance repaired with welding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,726 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid s (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on s (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing unable to test (3.7.B.1)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 134,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 133,850 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/r hub

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 133,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/r hub

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,218 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,096 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 131,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame 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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JIW 6336 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,273 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 6336, 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 52 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 JIW 6336 registered?

JIW 6336 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 1974.

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