1971 Mercedes-Benz SL 4.5L Petrol · FVL 120M
1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1971. Recorded mileage 59,166 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FVL 120M Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 59,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FVL 120M 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz Sl (FVL 120M) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FVL 120M Mileage History
- 31/07/202357,721 mi
- 02/08/202357,723 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/202559,058 mi+1,335 mi
- 24/08/202659,166 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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