1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · E902 AHE
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 49,104 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E902 AHE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 49,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E902 AHE Mileage History
- 18/07/202448,907 mi
- 04/08/202549,078 mi+171 mi
- 13/08/202649,104 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E902 AHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E902 AHE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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