1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · OO 2240
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 188,326 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO 2240 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 188,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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OO 2240 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 (OO 2240) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
OO 2240 Mileage History
- 12/07/2022180,820 mi
- 20/07/2023181,598 mi+778 mi
- 23/07/2024183,726 mi+2,128 mi
- 08/08/2025188,326 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 2,441 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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