1987 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · E648 FSO
1987 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 76,650 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E648 FSO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 76,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E648 FSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E648 FSO) between November 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
E648 FSO Mileage History
- 08/11/200667,477 mi
- 08/11/200667,477 mi
- 05/11/200769,588 mi+2,111 mi
- 08/11/200769,588 mi
- 28/10/200871,809 mi+2,221 mi
- 14/11/200972,279 mi+470 mi
- 09/04/201072,287 mi+8 mi
- 14/05/201172,791 mi+504 mi
- 26/06/201373,020 mi+229 mi
- 30/04/201573,439 mi+419 mi
- 26/05/201674,269 mi+830 mi
- 02/05/201774,876 mi+607 mi
- 14/06/201875,367 mi+491 mi
- 07/06/201975,731 mi+364 mi
- 05/05/202075,963 mi+232 mi
- 14/06/202176,212 mi+249 mi
- 02/06/202276,379 mi+167 mi
- 26/06/202376,574 mi+195 mi
- 13/08/202676,650 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 464 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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