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JKM 41Y

1983 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl93,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 41Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,996 miles

slight binding in off side rear brake

Fail 22 Oct 2007 103,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight binding in off side rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2006 103,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 103,283 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 41Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 41Y, 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 41Y registered?

JKM 41Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKM 41Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKM 41Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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