MERCEDES-BENZ SL R9ALB has 21 MOTs

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This 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 77,595 miles 6 days ago on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 06:59.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 22nd May 2027.

R9ALB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND MAY 202777,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD MAY 202677,595 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 202577,227 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Idler Slight Play
FAILED5TH JANUARY 202477,227 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Idler Slight Play
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20224TH JANUARY 202376,357 MI
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202021ST DECEMBER 202176,237 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Play In Idler Arm
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20174TH AUGUST 201876,152 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20165TH FEBRUARY 201776,071 MI
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201419TH DECEMBER 201575,611 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201329TH AUGUST 201473,338 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 201212TH AUGUST 201371,494 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201112TH AUGUST 201270,387 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20109TH AUGUST 201168,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED12TH AUGUST 200910TH SEPTEMBER 201067,009 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 200865,274 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200810TH SEPTEMBER 200965,274 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST JULY 200830TH JUNE 200964,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED1ST JULY 200864,756 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED31ST JULY 200762,388 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
PASSED31ST JULY 20071ST AUGUST 200862,388 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20061ST AUGUST 200761,346 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R9ALB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

R9ALB MOT Comments

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R9ALB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 77,595 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,771 miles

R9ALB FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration R9ALB was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 77,595 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,771 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R9ALB has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 26 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sl is currently SORN .

Does R9ALB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 R9ALB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R9ALB Taxed?

No, as of Friday 29th May 2026 R9ALB does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does R9ALB MOT expire?

The current MOT for R9ALB will expire in 12 months on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Read more

When did R9ALB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R9ALB was on Saturday 23rd May 2026 at 06:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R9ALB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for R9ALB we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R9ALB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for R9ALB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has R9ALB done?

The odometer reading for R9ALB at the last MOT in May 2026 was 77,595 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,771 miles per year. Read more

How old is R9ALB?

The vehicle R9ALB was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 8th January 1998. Read more

What colour is R9ALB?

The official colour of R9ALB is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does R9ALB have?

R9ALB has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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