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JLA 83K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLA 83K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,566 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,566 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 86,368 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,290 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 85,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,257 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,242 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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JLA 83K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 JLA 83K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLA 83K registered?

JLA 83K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is JLA 83K safe to buy?

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