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A9 DAP

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,740 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,647 miles

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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A9 DAP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A9 DAP, 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 A9 DAP registered?

A9 DAP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is A9 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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