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JPM 24V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,589 mi
Last recorded157,589 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 24V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 157,589 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 157,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 156,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 155,884 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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JPM 24V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JPM 24V, 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 JPM 24V registered?

JPM 24V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is JPM 24V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPM 24V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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