1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · E901 WRJ
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 1988. Recorded mileage 99,709 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E901 WRJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 99,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E901 WRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E901 WRJ) between December 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))”.
E901 WRJ Mileage History
- 21/12/202395,667 mi
- 27/06/202596,263 mi+596 mi
- 16/06/202699,708 mi+3,445 mi
- 23/09/202699,709 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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