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A9 GOT

1989 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,385 mi
Last recorded105,385 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl79,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,385 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 105,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 104,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 103,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 101,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,042 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 99,537 miles

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded at jacking point outside a prescribed area.

Pass 22 May 2014 99,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 98,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 98,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 98,133 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 98,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 97,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 96,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,513 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 93,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 GOT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 79,304 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 A9 GOT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 GOT registered?

A9 GOT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A9 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 GOT shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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