1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · B385 WNG
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 81,406 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B385 WNG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 81,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B385 WNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B385 WNG) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Direction indicator likely to become detached sharp edge (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
B385 WNG Mileage History
- 22/06/200669,125 mi
- 13/09/200770,297 mi+1,172 mi
- 14/09/200770,297 mi
- 09/09/200970,318 mi+21 mi
- 15/09/200970,318 mi
- 03/09/201070,587 mi+269 mi
- 03/09/201070,587 mi
- 27/03/201270,876 mi+289 mi
- 04/04/201270,887 mi+11 mi
- 30/09/201471,266 mi+379 mi
- 15/07/201571,286 mi+20 mi
- 24/07/201571,310 mi+24 mi
- 12/08/201671,668 mi+358 mi
- 17/08/201671,668 mi
- 29/08/201773,081 mi+1,413 mi
- 13/03/201873,765 mi+684 mi
- 13/03/201873,765 mi
- 06/05/202074,310 mi+545 mi
- 14/04/202177,207 mi+2,897 mi
- 15/04/202177,207 mi
- 14/07/202378,131 mi+924 mi
- 13/12/202480,322 mi+2,191 mi
- 03/03/202681,406 mi+1,084 mi
Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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