1984 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · A404 PNB
1984 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1984. Recorded mileage 109,866 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A404 PNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 109,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A404 PNB 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 1984 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A404 PNB) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
A404 PNB Mileage History
- 21/08/2024109,866 mi
- 27/09/2024109,866 mi
- 12/10/2024109,866 mi
- 18/08/2025109,866 mi
- 20/08/2025109,866 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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