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E942 BKL

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion but mot excessive covering steering/suspension and boby components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside door shut within prescribed areas but not yet excessive

corrosion to offside door shut within prescribed areas but not yet excessive

corrosion to offside front wing outside prescribed areas and not yet sharp edge

corrosion to offside outer sill outside prescribed areas

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,333 miles

flexable brake hope ferrules corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 87,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

flexable brake hope ferrules corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside front outer wing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front coil springs corroding

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside door shut

corrosion to offside front outer wing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,154 miles

both sides of vehicle have some corrosion of outer door sills at front jacking points.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,065 miles

Corroded around n/s/f jacking point.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,928 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,589 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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E942 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 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 E942 BKL, 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 38 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 E942 BKL registered?

E942 BKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E942 BKL safe to buy?

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