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JYY 539J

1971 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,579 mi
Last recorded41,579 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl97,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 539J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,579 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 41,527 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nsf osf suspension has movement in king pin bush

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,979 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,943 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,734 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 39,455 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 39,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 39,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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JYY 539J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,817 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 JYY 539J, 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 55 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 JYY 539J registered?

JYY 539J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JYY 539J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 539J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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