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D845 BFR

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD845 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,711 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 97,460 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,621 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,621 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

o/s/f foglight not working

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,112 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at the fuel pump ()

n/s sun visor does not stay in the stowed position

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,112 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at the fuel pump ()

n/s sun visor does not stay in the stowed position

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,421 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 83,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 74,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,493 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 69,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 67,689 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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D845 BFR is a 1987 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 75%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 83,827 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 D845 BFR, 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 39 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 D845 BFR registered?

D845 BFR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D845 BFR safe to buy?

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