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A9 LEF

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 86,162 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 86,076 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,390 miles

vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,275 miles

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside floor starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,201 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,058 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,418 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

oil around rear diff

Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,225 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,988 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal is leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,234 miles

rear axle pinion iol seal is leaking

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 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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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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