1984 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.7L Petrol · B992 LLP
1984 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 156,852 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B992 LLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 156,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B992 LLP 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 1984 Mercedes-Benz Sl (B992 LLP) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 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 (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
B992 LLP Mileage History
- 27/07/2022156,852 mi
- 04/08/2023156,852 mi
- 04/08/2023156,852 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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