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JNJ 774V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,783 mi
Last recorded124,783 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 774V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,783 miles

Surface corrosion across whole underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2011 124,183 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate has slight damage

rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 124,618 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 124,168 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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JNJ 774V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JNJ 774V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNJ 774V registered?

JNJ 774V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1980.

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