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JSB 796

1985 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl92,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 796
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,529 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 51,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,345 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,345 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,748 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arms corroding.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split.

Oil leak ()

Rear differential oily.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,338 miles

Exhaust blowing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,338 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust blowing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,717 miles

Both front brake disc contains corrosion

Both rear brake disc contain corrosion

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

Oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front brake disc contains corrosion

Both rear brake disc contain corrosion

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight leak on rear diff

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,292 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,292 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 42,217 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,884 miles

surfase corrpsion on near side rear brake pipe

Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,884 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surfase corrpsion on near side rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,858 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bush †front and rear discs and pads showing wear

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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JSB 796 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 92,344 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 JSB 796, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JSB 796 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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