1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · H388 DRT
1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 43,036 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H388 DRT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2022
- 43,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H388 DRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz Sl (H388 DRT) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
H388 DRT Mileage History
- 16/04/202243,036 mi
- 30/04/202243,036 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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