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H916 BGH

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,422 mi
Last recorded30,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH916 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 29,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,739 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish/split on the outer shoulder

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,535 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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H916 BGH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 H916 BGH, 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 35 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 H916 BGH registered?

H916 BGH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 1991.

Is H916 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H916 BGH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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