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JTX 889K

1972 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,672 mi
Last recorded10,672 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl91,141 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTX 889K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 10,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 10,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 10,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 10,088 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 9,515 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 9,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advance corrision o/s outer sill

excess corrision nsf floorpan

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,562 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 6,557 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 6,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

floor pan,chassis area,outer sills and rear spring mounting areas rusty

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front sill area holed

Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns os outer sills small holes by jack points

slight play in steering joints

Fail 12 Nov 2008 6,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nsf osr tyres 10 psi

slight play in steering joints

Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 5,993 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight rust front to rear

Pass 18 May 2006 5,772 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 5,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JTX 889K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 91,141 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 JTX 889K, 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 54 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 JTX 889K registered?

JTX 889K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is JTX 889K safe to buy?

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