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A9 JDM

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,258 mi
Last recorded141,258 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 141,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 140,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 139,926 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,926 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,867 miles

Fuel tank cap perished but sealing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 131,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fuel tank cap perished but sealing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,092 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 120,854 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 116,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 110,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 110,927 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 JDM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 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 JDM, 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 34 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 JDM registered?

A9 JDM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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