1984 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · A498 BKU
1984 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 1984. Recorded mileage 76,586 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A498 BKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 76,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A498 BKU 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 (A498 BKU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
A498 BKU Mileage History
- 20/04/202375,578 mi
- 14/05/202475,969 mi+391 mi
- 08/05/202576,351 mi+382 mi
- 12/05/202576,364 mi+13 mi
- 22/05/202676,586 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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