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E890 NOW

1988 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl75,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 82,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 80,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 78,954 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,441 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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E890 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E890 NOW, 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 E890 NOW registered?

E890 NOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E890 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E890 NOW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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