1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · B907 DGC
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 19/03/1985. Recorded mileage 116,258 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 3839cc
B907 DGC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 116,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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B907 DGC Mileage History
- 10/12/2021116,153 mi
- 02/05/2024116,162 mi+9 mi
- 20/07/2026116,258 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B907 DGC 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B907 DGC) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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