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B9 MHE

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,556 miles

Corrosion to underside and suspension components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 127,553 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 126,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 124,466 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 124,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 128,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 128,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,081 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases POOR CONDISION (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 121,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 121,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 120,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 120,781 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 119,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 117,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 117,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 110,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 106,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 106,018 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B9 MHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 B9 MHE, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 MHE registered?

B9 MHE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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