1984 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · B151 FOG
1984 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1984. Recorded mileage 111,844 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B151 FOG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/05/2026
- 111,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B151 FOG 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-Benz Sl (B151 FOG) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
B151 FOG Mileage History
- 15/08/2022111,558 mi
- 24/04/2023111,603 mi+45 mi
- 25/05/2026111,844 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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