1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · 7 FE
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 100,044 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
7 FE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 100,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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7 FE Mileage History
- 03/10/202298,004 mi
- 26/09/202398,543 mi+539 mi
- 02/10/202499,010 mi+467 mi
- 08/09/202599,407 mi+397 mi
- 25/08/2026100,044 mi+637 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
7 FE 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 (7 FE) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.