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JJG 657

1982 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,599 mi
Last recorded120,599 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJG 657
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,599 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s front inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi leg and strut top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear brake noisy

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

all tyres perished

no carpets or rear seats fitted at time of test

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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JJG 657 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 JJG 657, 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 JJG 657 registered?

JJG 657 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is JJG 657 safe to buy?

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