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13 JL

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,620 mi
Last recorded47,620 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 JL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 47,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,377 miles

all cv boots perished

Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,376 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front abs wire support bracket corroded

all cv boots staring to perish

Pass 23 Dec 2022 46,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,051 miles

Nearside n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,010 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding & rough on rotation (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,675 miles

both sills showing signs of corrossion

n/s/f chassis leg behind subframe mounting corroded but not holed

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,803 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,906 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,679 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 34,679 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,544 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 33,544 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,445 miles

fuel pipes from filter & pump at rear of vehicle excessively corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2006 32,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes from filter and pump at rear of vehicle excessively corroded but not leaking at time of test

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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13 JL is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 JL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 13 JL registered?

13 JL is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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