1985 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · B985 DBV
1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 148,134 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2746cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B985 DBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 148,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B985 DBV Mileage History
- 15/06/2022147,741 mi
- 05/06/2023147,862 mi+121 mi
- 20/05/2024147,925 mi+63 mi
- 22/05/2024147,929 mi+4 mi
- 27/05/2025148,134 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B985 DBV 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 (B985 DBV) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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