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JNJ 802V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 802V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 140,740 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar to sill (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion to pillar near windscreen (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar to sill (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front fog light don't work

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under seal used to obscure prescribed areas

Fail 27 Apr 2018 140,738 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes to sub-frame mountings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both buses to sub-frame mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar to sill (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion to pillar near windscreen (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pillar to sill (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front fog light don't work

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

under seal used to obscure prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,595 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion a pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion pillar to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion pillar to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing at chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front fog light don't work

Oil leak ()

under seal used to obscure prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2017 140,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion a pillar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion pillar to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion pillar to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing at chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front fog light don't work

Oil leak ()

under seal used to obscure prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,401 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,391 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 140,218 miles

Battery held in with rubber straps

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads difficult to see

Fail 26 Jul 2013 140,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery held in with rubber straps

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads difficult to see

Pass 1 Aug 2012 139,902 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 139,902 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2011 139,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavily undersealed underneath difficult to assess

offside front chassis under bonnet showing signs of corosion

Pass 1 Jul 2010 139,714 miles

underside of vehicle well undersealed difficult to assess

Pass 5 Aug 2009 139,535 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 139,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 139,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 138,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 137,755 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 802V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 89,212 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JNJ 802V, 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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JNJ 802V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 1980.

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