1984 Mercedes SL 2.7L Petrol · A740 WOF
1984 Mercedes SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1984. Recorded mileage 124,769 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 2746cc
A740 WOF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 124,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
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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A740 WOF Mileage History
- 17/01/2024124,761 mi
- 25/01/2024124,761 mi
- 12/08/2025124,769 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A740 WOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes Sl (A740 WOF) between January 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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