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JKM 193Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,863 mi
Last recorded151,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 193Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 151,863 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 151,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 151,538 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 151,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 139,533 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 127,282 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 127,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 118,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,341 miles

offside rear number plate bulb needs replacing flickers on and off !

rear exhaust box supporting mountings weak and cracked !

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,199 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 100,122 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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JKM 193Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JKM 193Y, 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 JKM 193Y registered?

JKM 193Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKM 193Y safe to buy?

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