1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · B151 GEW
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1985. Recorded mileage 22,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
B151 GEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 22,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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B151 GEW Mileage History
- 23/03/202222,459 mi
- 01/09/202222,494 mi+35 mi
- 23/04/202522,500 mi+6 mi
- 23/04/202522,500 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B151 GEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B151 GEW) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))”.
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