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JKL 100Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,847 mi
Last recorded132,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 100Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 132,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,286 miles

Front inner sills holed in wheel arch (not corrosion) advise plating

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 130,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,435 miles

hazzard lights not working with ignition off -pre 1986.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 130,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

hazzard lights not working with ignition off -pre 1986.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 130,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,947 miles

Nearside & Offide Front & Rear Tyres deteriorated

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres have a different aspest ratios to the rear tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2014 129,907 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear tyres are a different size on the axle to the front axle

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 129,096 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 128,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 128,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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JKL 100Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 JKL 100Y, 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 43 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 JKL 100Y registered?

JKL 100Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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