1981 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · 321 JH
1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1981. Recorded mileage 65,035 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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321 JH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 65,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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321 JH 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 1981 Mercedes-Benz Sl (321 JH) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
321 JH Mileage History
- 12/05/202264,725 mi
- 06/06/202364,878 mi+153 mi
- 06/08/202565,035 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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