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9 AAL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,347 mi
Last recorded37,347 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,955 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,392 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,083 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,703 miles

1.surface corrosion of o/s front brake pipe †2.front tyres worn on edges rear tyres getting low on tread †3.slight cut in o/s front tyre on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,009 miles

1 SURFACE CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE †2 †OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP CREAKING

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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9 AAL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9 AAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 AAL registered?

9 AAL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is 9 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 AAL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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