MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
hand brake only just met requirements
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight rust front to rear
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?
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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?
The MOT history for JTX 889K shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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