1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · E950 PMH
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1988. Recorded mileage 74,885 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4973cc
E950 PMH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 74,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E950 PMH Mileage History
- 02/12/200559,284 mi
- 29/11/200660,290 mi+1,006 mi
- 30/11/200761,081 mi+791 mi
- 21/11/200861,623 mi+542 mi
- 26/11/200861,670 mi+47 mi
- 26/11/200861,670 mi
- 30/11/200962,476 mi+806 mi
- 30/11/200962,476 mi
- 29/11/201063,455 mi+979 mi
- 20/02/201265,258 mi+1,803 mi
- 09/02/201366,150 mi+892 mi
- 09/01/201467,203 mi+1,053 mi
- 07/08/201467,708 mi+505 mi
- 22/07/201569,460 mi+1,752 mi
- 29/07/201670,393 mi+933 mi
- 03/08/201771,249 mi+856 mi
- 03/08/201871,748 mi+499 mi
- 07/08/201972,531 mi+783 mi
- 04/08/202072,616 mi+85 mi
- 05/08/202173,741 mi+1,125 mi
- 02/08/202274,136 mi+395 mi
- 02/08/202374,323 mi+187 mi
- 03/08/202374,323 mi
- 30/07/202474,513 mi+190 mi
- 22/07/202574,676 mi+163 mi
- 06/08/202674,885 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 755 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
E950 PMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E950 PMH) between December 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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