1965 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.3L Petrol · JEY 6
1965 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1965. Recorded mileage 83,719 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2018. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1965
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2018
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JEY 6 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2017
- 83,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JEY 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1965 Mercedes-Benz Sl (JEY 6) between September 2007 and July 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
JEY 6 Mileage History
- 18/09/200782,374 mi
- 01/06/200982,505 mi+131 mi
- 08/07/200982,509 mi+4 mi
- 05/07/201082,598 mi+89 mi
- 08/07/201082,599 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/201182,943 mi+344 mi
- 09/08/201283,196 mi+253 mi
- 17/08/201283,199 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/201383,328 mi+129 mi
- 27/05/201583,459 mi+131 mi
- 08/07/201683,679 mi+220 mi
- 20/07/201783,719 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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