1984 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · A456 JDC
1984 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1984. Recorded mileage 110,321 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A456 JDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 110,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A456 JDC Mileage History
- 25/08/2023110,218 mi
- 19/08/2024110,272 mi+54 mi
- 29/08/2025110,283 mi+11 mi
- 13/08/2026110,321 mi+38 mi
- 17/08/2026110,321 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A456 JDC 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 (A456 JDC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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 (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale not lit (4.5.3 (a))”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel off side and near side (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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