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E939 BGF

1987 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl83,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE939 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,789 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,599 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,461 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 73,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,577 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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E939 BGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 E939 BGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E939 BGF registered?

E939 BGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E939 BGF safe to buy?

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