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A9 MLA

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 97,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,795 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,498 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 89,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,053 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 MLA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 MLA, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 MLA registered?

A9 MLA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is A9 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MLA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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