1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · B903 JBE
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 75,413 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B903 JBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 75,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B903 JBE 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B903 JBE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
B903 JBE Mileage History
- 20/06/202374,801 mi
- 09/07/202475,109 mi+308 mi
- 10/07/202475,113 mi+4 mi
- 28/05/202575,319 mi+206 mi
- 18/06/202675,413 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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