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JGJ 395X

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,798 mi
Last recorded64,798 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGJ 395X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,810 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,284 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 44,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,453 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 395X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 395X, 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 JGJ 395X registered?

JGJ 395X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JGJ 395X safe to buy?

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