1991 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · J1 VTL
1991 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 85,558 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J1 VTL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2026
- 85,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J1 VTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz Sl (J1 VTL) between April 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))”.
J1 VTL Mileage History
- 17/04/202485,496 mi
- 18/09/202685,558 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 2 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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