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JVV 156T

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,995 mi
Last recorded44,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 156T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,224 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,960 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

diff and engine leak

f/ no plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 42,552 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,660 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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JVV 156T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 94,606 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 JVV 156T, 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 47 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 JVV 156T registered?

JVV 156T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is JVV 156T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVV 156T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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