MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust catalysts rattling
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
vehicle has been under-sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underbody has been heavily undersealed
coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)
offside floor starting to show signs of corrosion
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust section slightly corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
both front indicators slightly discoloured
nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
oil around rear diff
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
slight play in steering box
rear axle pinion oil seal is leaking
rear axle pinion iol seal is leaking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 LEF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 LEF, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of A9 LEF?
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What year was A9 LEF registered?
A9 LEF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 1996.
Is A9 LEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 LEF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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