1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F786 EDM
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 60,321 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F786 EDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 60,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F786 EDM Mileage History
- 22/03/202359,974 mi
- 10/01/202560,237 mi+263 mi
- 04/03/202560,261 mi+24 mi
- 23/02/202660,318 mi+57 mi
- 26/02/202660,321 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F786 EDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F786 EDM) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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