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A9 OSL

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,393 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,979 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,827 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,461 miles

Emissions passed on Edge

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Slight leak in Exhaust

Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,040 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres edging off inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,656 miles

Front brake pads are low

Heavy corrosion on exhaust and paste used on front mounting to gearbox

Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 30 Oct 2015 50,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Heavy corrosion on exhaust and paste used on front mounting to gearbox

Heavy surface corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,158 miles

Front section of exhaust corroded at mounting and repaired with sealer

Heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front section of exhaust corroded and pin hole at mounting

Heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,730 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,043 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,945 miles

incorrect number plates fitted

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,815 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,400 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 37,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 OSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 OSL, 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 33 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 OSL registered?

A9 OSL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A9 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OSL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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