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890 JTT

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration890 JTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 130,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 128,292 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 128,232 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 119,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 116,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 112,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,317 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 99,413 miles

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 6 May 2014 99,353 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 95,413 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 92,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 85,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake lever has very little travel

n/s handbrake effort low against o/s

Pass 13 May 2008 77,817 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 75,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,226 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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890 JTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 75,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 890 JTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 890 JTT?

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What year was 890 JTT registered?

890 JTT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is 890 JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 890 JTT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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