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S9 ANE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 ANE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,072 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 125,622 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS rear front arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,258 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,488 miles

brakes appear to be spongy

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded exhaust

sign of damp rear diff

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sign of damp diff

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,271 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 75,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,474 miles

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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S9 ANE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 S9 ANE, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S9 ANE registered?

S9 ANE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S9 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 ANE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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