1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · E954 HCD
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 88,176 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E954 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 88,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E954 HCD 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 (E954 HCD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
E954 HCD Mileage History
- 21/08/202386,288 mi
- 05/08/202486,685 mi+397 mi
- 06/08/202587,375 mi+690 mi
- 19/08/202688,176 mi+801 mi
- 20/08/202688,176 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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