1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · F776 MDN
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 71,214 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,214 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
F776 MDN Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 71,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 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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F776 MDN Mileage History
- 12/05/200661,486 mi
- 19/05/200661,486 mi
- 18/05/200762,988 mi+1,502 mi
- 12/06/200762,988 mi
- 12/05/200864,134 mi+1,146 mi
- 04/06/200864,140 mi+6 mi
- 04/06/200965,710 mi+1,570 mi
- 04/06/200965,710 mi
- 24/05/201066,453 mi+743 mi
- 25/05/201066,453 mi
- 02/06/201167,118 mi+665 mi
- 03/06/201167,118 mi
- 21/05/201268,586 mi+1,468 mi
- 21/05/201368,961 mi+375 mi
- 31/05/201369,965 mi+1,004 mi
- 16/05/201469,342 mi-623 mi
- 21/05/201469,342 mi
- 17/06/201569,606 mi+264 mi
- 22/06/201569,607 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/201669,884 mi+277 mi
- 12/06/201770,146 mi+262 mi
- 14/06/201770,165 mi+19 mi
- 26/06/201870,424 mi+259 mi
- 30/07/201870,426 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/201970,701 mi+275 mi
- 23/07/201970,701 mi
- 15/04/202170,870 mi+169 mi
- 05/10/202270,915 mi+45 mi
- 30/11/202371,137 mi+222 mi
- 19/11/202471,203 mi+66 mi
- 05/11/202571,214 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 499 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F776 MDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F776 MDN) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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