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JWV 895N

1975 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 895N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 98,051 miles

offside front floor slightly corroded

rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,806 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joints have a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front floor repaired from inside of vehicle

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside headlamp reflextor requires attention soon

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in handbrake lever pawals

slight play in offside rear lower suspension pin

Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,801 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joints have a slight blow

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front floor repaired from inside of vehicle

offside front seat belt starting to fray

offside headlamp reflextor requires attention soon

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in handbrake lever pawals

slight play in offside rear lower suspension pin

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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JWV 895N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 JWV 895N, 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 51 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 JWV 895N registered?

JWV 895N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JWV 895N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 895N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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