1981 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · HTY 471W
1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1981. Recorded mileage 95,005 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HTY 471W Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 95,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HTY 471W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz Sl (HTY 471W) between April 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 8 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HTY 471W Mileage History
- 05/04/200666,037 mi
- 07/04/200666,037 mi
- 25/04/200770,610 mi+4,573 mi
- 19/06/200770,613 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/200876,285 mi+5,672 mi
- 08/07/200876,285 mi
- 15/07/200981,512 mi+5,227 mi
- 17/07/200981,513 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/201083,992 mi+2,479 mi
- 21/05/201083,992 mi
- 26/03/201185,276 mi+1,284 mi
- 25/04/201185,628 mi+352 mi
- 11/10/201292,460 mi+6,832 mi
- 07/05/201594,791 mi+2,331 mi
- 07/05/202495,005 mi+214 mi
- 11/05/202495,005 mi
Average of roughly 1,600 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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