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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,839 cc

B862 FDMMOT history

B862 FDM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 160,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
160,028 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B862 FDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B862 FDM was last recorded at 160,028 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,770 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,028 miles
  • 2023 – 159,770 miles
  • 2021 – 159,742 miles
  • 2012 – 155,806 miles
  • 2010 – 151,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,028 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    683213003653
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,028 miles (+258)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    635175902765
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,770 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,770 miles
    Test number
    410895775008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,742 miles (+4)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,742 miles
    Test number
    391977584175
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,738 miles (+3,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    397607268998
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,806 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    155,806 miles
    Test number
    558764022162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail155,805 miles (+4,718)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,805 miles
    Test number
    128753222123
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass151,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    323093310185
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints
    • NoteSlight play on OSF seat mechanism

Questions about B862 FDM

Does B862 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B862 FDM expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B862 FDM?
The MOT on B862 FDM expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B862 FDM done?
B862 FDM was recorded at 160,028 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 599 miles a year.
Has B862 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B862 FDM has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on B862 FDM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B862 FDM find?
B862 FDM passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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