1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · CPL 738
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1988. Recorded mileage 79,753 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 3839cc
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CPL 738 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 79,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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CPL 738 Mileage History
- 15/06/202279,318 mi
- 14/06/202379,552 mi+234 mi
- 14/06/202379,552 mi
- 31/05/202479,743 mi+191 mi
- 17/06/202579,753 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CPL 738 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 (CPL 738) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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