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A9 ORL

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 77,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,733 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,077 miles

slight leak on steering damper

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,606 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 ORL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 ORL registered?

A9 ORL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A9 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 ORL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 ORL have outstanding finance?

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