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E490 JOO

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 JOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 91,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 91,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 90,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 89,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear diff has very slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2020 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear diff has very slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 81,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 81,576 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,039 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,562 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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E490 JOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E490 JOO, 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

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What year was E490 JOO registered?

E490 JOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E490 JOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E490 JOO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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