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JPB 750K

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,920 mi
Last recorded179,920 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 750K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 179,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 179,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 178,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 178,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 178,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 177,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 177,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 177,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 176,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 176,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 175,121 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front floor slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2007 174,308 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 174,308 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front no plate cracked

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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JPB 750K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JPB 750K, 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.

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What year was JPB 750K registered?

JPB 750K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 December 1971.

Is JPB 750K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPB 750K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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