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JRU 633V

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 633V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,333 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,785 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,424 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,638 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 89,635 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 87,412 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,327 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 87,309 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch

front subframe bushes perished

nearside and offside crome strips loose

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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JRU 633V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JRU 633V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRU 633V registered?

JRU 633V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 1980.

Is JRU 633V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 633V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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