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M9 JES

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,495 mi
Last recorded55,495 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 JES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 55,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 55,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,398 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,709 miles

Both front strut top rubber mounts starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,133 miles

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2008 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 46,049 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,824 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 44,824 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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M9 JES 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 86.4%.

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 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 M9 JES, 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 M9 JES registered?

M9 JES is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M9 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 JES shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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