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J9 MXF

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 72,068 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 72,068 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 68,455 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 68,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 64,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 63,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,555 miles

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 7 Oct 2019 60,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,634 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 21 Jul 2017 54,854 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount tight and noisy

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 51,678 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,178 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 42,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,347 miles

nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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J9 MXF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 J9 MXF, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J9 MXF registered?

J9 MXF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is J9 MXF safe to buy?

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