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969 AJJ

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration969 AJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 132,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 132,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 131,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 131,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 131,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid looking dark

Pass 3 Mar 2020 129,676 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,195 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 129,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 127,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 126,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 125,282 miles

play n/s/r lower suspension joint

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,282 miles

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

play n/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,689 miles

some play n/s/r lower ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2012 122,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

some play n/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 23 May 2012 121,590 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some wear n/s/r lower suspension joint

Fail 23 May 2012 121,590 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some wear n/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 27 May 2011 114,740 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 114,740 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2010 110,390 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 88,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 81,497 miles

o/s/r brake pads worn low advice should be checked

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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969 AJJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 969 AJJ, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 969 AJJ registered?

969 AJJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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