1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · B983 KRC
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 142,291 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B983 KRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 142,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B983 KRC 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 (B983 KRC) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B983 KRC Mileage History
- 16/01/2023141,257 mi
- 23/10/2023141,400 mi+143 mi
- 11/07/2025141,691 mi+291 mi
- 11/07/2025141,692 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026142,291 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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