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JSS 139F

1973 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,383 mi
Last recorded77,383 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl93,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 139F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 77,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 77,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,169 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,126 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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JSS 139F is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 93,304 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 JSS 139F, 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 53 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 JSS 139F registered?

JSS 139F is a 1973 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is JSS 139F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSS 139F shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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