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JVA 704D

1966 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,340 mi
Last recorded22,340 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl49,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 704D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 22,340 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 22,302 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 22,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,849 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 21,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,326 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 20,275 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish through tread

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,275 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish through tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,363 miles

fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,911 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 15,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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JVA 704D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 49,522 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 JVA 704D, 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 60 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 JVA 704D registered?

JVA 704D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 1966.

Is JVA 704D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVA 704D shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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