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JSH 17W

1980 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl89,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSH 17W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 54,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 54,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,556 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,556 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,941 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,845 miles

front subframe bushes detiorated

Pass 5 May 2010 53,519 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

front subframe bushes detiorated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,830 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chassy and various parts of stucture starting to corrode.

engine bed bushes detiorated.

front wishbone bushes starting to detiorate.

nearside and offside bottom shock absorber mounts corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,625 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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JSH 17W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSH 17W, 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 JSH 17W registered?

JSH 17W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is JSH 17W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSH 17W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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