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JNF 525V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,058 mi
Last recorded89,058 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNF 525V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter wet but doesn't not appear to be leaking, suspect where it had been changed

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,413 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 88,413 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 84,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front outer sills rusty around jacking points

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,680 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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JNF 525V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 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 JNF 525V, 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 46 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 JNF 525V registered?

JNF 525V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is JNF 525V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNF 525V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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