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JWT 913V

1979 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl94,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 913V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 107,966 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 107,963 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,887 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,000 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,968 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating and offside front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame /front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded next to battery (2.3.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes and flexi hoses have been under sealed

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 102,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,980 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010
Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,480 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,319 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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JWT 913V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JWT 913V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWT 913V registered?

JWT 913V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JWT 913V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWT 913V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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