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JYY 771J

1970 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,069 mi
Last recorded71,069 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl54,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 771J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,956 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,910 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,855 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,721 miles

Offside Front inner body panel is rusted and holed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,640 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,456 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,455 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,300 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 70,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engin eoil leak

engine has a misfire

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 70,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,080 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,031 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 771J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,920 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 771J, 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 56 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 JYY 771J registered?

JYY 771J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is JYY 771J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 771J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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