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JGH 370Y

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,513 mi
Last recorded200,513 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 370Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 200,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion to both o/s and n/s inner sills

Fail 31 May 2006 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f floor n/s outer sill corroded holed not within prescribed area

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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JGH 370Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 JGH 370Y, 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 44 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 JGH 370Y registered?

JGH 370Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JGH 370Y safe to buy?

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