1986 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · MBZ 717
1986 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 02/07/1986. Recorded mileage 61,646 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4973cc
MBZ 717 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 61,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MBZ 717 Mileage History
- 28/04/200656,393 mi
- 03/05/200656,444 mi+51 mi
- 20/07/201057,096 mi+652 mi
- 21/07/201057,101 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/201157,977 mi+876 mi
- 03/07/201258,871 mi+894 mi
- 25/06/201359,717 mi+846 mi
- 24/06/201459,881 mi+164 mi
- 26/06/201459,902 mi+21 mi
- 29/07/201459,996 mi+94 mi
- 09/10/201560,384 mi+388 mi
- 29/06/201660,410 mi+26 mi
- 04/07/201660,410 mi
- 31/08/201760,435 mi+25 mi
- 05/09/201760,435 mi
- 09/11/201860,465 mi+30 mi
- 04/12/201960,490 mi+25 mi
- 04/03/202160,519 mi+29 mi
- 03/01/202360,538 mi+19 mi
- 26/09/202460,655 mi+117 mi
- 09/04/202661,646 mi+991 mi
- 10/04/202661,646 mi
Average of roughly 263 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
MBZ 717 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz Sl (MBZ 717) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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