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JXS 500

1977 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl92,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXS 500
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 45,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,594 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 45,594 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 44,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,623 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,296 miles

2x nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

noise of broken down rubber in nearside front tyre, suspect has been run flat

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

slight oil sweat at rear diff

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,094 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 42,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,830 miles

floor corroded at n/s/f and o/s/f floor to inner wheel arch

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,545 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,035 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JXS 500 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 92,981 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 JXS 500, 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 49 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 JXS 500 registered?

JXS 500 is a 1977 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is JXS 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXS 500 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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