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JKH 118T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 118T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,946 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 78,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 78,658 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,213 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold & downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold & downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,955 miles

Exhaust catalyst fitted where middle silencer would normally fit. Mount brackets have been deleted at that point but exhaust is solid and secure

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

OSF floor has corrosion under sealer, but isn't within 12" of any mounting area

Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust catalyst fitted where middle silencer would normally fit. Mount brackets have been deleted there but exhaust is solid and secure

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

OSF floor has corrosiom umder sealer, but isn't within 12" of any mounting area

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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JKH 118T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JKH 118T, 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

How do I check the history of JKH 118T?

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What year was JKH 118T registered?

JKH 118T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JKH 118T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 118T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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