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JPK 225V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 225V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 62,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,473 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired around rear spring. filled with filler (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired around spring area.filled with filler (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filters (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,294 miles

some cracking to both rear tyre outer treads

wipers could do with attention

Pass 25 May 2010 62,173 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked!

slight damage to drivers seat-belt

Fail 25 May 2010 62,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked!

slight damage to drivers seat-belt

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,597 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,178 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 225V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JPK 225V, 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 225V registered?

JPK 225V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 1980.

Is JPK 225V safe to buy?

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