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AMA 90W

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,505 mi
Last recorded64,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 90W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 54,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,827 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,197 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 44,925 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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AMA 90W is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AMA 90W, 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.

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What year was AMA 90W registered?

AMA 90W is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is AMA 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 90W shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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