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G9 MOA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 MOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 86,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underneath covered in underbody seal

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,112 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 84,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 84,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 81,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,207 miles

all tyre have bad radial cracking not to excess

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,582 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust hanger partly broken off but exhaust still secure

small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 3 May 2013 78,427 miles

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 3 May 2013 78,427 miles

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

all tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,408 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking(no cord exposed)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,714 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,714 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,583 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 73,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G9 MOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 G9 MOA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 MOA registered?

G9 MOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is G9 MOA safe to buy?

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