1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · NBZ 2187
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 131,355 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NBZ 2187 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 131,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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NBZ 2187 Mileage History
- 23/06/2022125,382 mi
- 05/06/2023126,059 mi+677 mi
- 11/06/2024126,123 mi+64 mi
- 28/06/2025129,398 mi+3,275 mi
- 23/06/2026131,355 mi+1,957 mi
Average of roughly 1,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NBZ 2187 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 (NBZ 2187) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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