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JOK 153W

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOK 153W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,004 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 98,187 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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JOK 153W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 JOK 153W, 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 45 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 JOK 153W registered?

JOK 153W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is JOK 153W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOK 153W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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