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JGJ 164X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,729 mi
Last recorded120,729 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 164X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 120,729 miles

vehicle has signs of corrosion in various places

Fail 29 Jun 2007 120,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

boot floor and nsr inner wheel arch badly corroded

brake discs corroded

corroded brake pipes to abs unit,front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded,recommend attention

corrosion around rear spring mounts and rear anti roll bar mounts

front and rear brake components corroded

front and rear subframe mounting bushes seem soft/worn

front bnumber plate secured with tape/recommend attention

front cross member badly corroded and holed/recommend attention

frre play in steering

genral under body corrosion

nsr brake pipe corroded,hose to caliper/recommend attention

osf seat belt damaged

rear cross member corroded

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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JGJ 164X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,818cc 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 JGJ 164X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGJ 164X registered?

JGJ 164X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1982.

Is JGJ 164X safe to buy?

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