1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · BYZ 500
1986 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 119,477 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4973cc
BYZ 500 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 119,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BYZ 500 Mileage History
- 10/02/2022115,431 mi
- 17/02/2022115,431 mi
- 24/02/2023117,408 mi+1,977 mi
- 10/05/2024118,170 mi+762 mi
- 08/05/2025119,477 mi+1,307 mi
Average of roughly 1,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BYZ 500 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BYZ 500) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacki”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
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