1981 Mercedes 2.7L Petrol · RDB 2
1981 Mercedes (2.7L, petrol). First registered 05 May 1981. Recorded mileage 54,213 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RDB 2 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 54,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RDB 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes Unknown (RDB 2) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
RDB 2 Mileage History
- 30/03/202253,335 mi
- 09/03/202353,576 mi+241 mi
- 07/03/202453,827 mi+251 mi
- 11/04/202554,213 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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