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JPK 127V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,257 mi
Last recorded115,257 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 127V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,257 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 114,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 114,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 114,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 114,001 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 114,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 113,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 113,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 113,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,346 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 113,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,061 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 112,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s front upper pannel behind wheel corroaded to excess

Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,521 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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JPK 127V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JPK 127V, 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 JPK 127V registered?

JPK 127V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is JPK 127V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPK 127V shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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