1981 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8L Petrol · LSU 563
1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.8L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1981. Recorded mileage 128,406 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 3818cc
LSU 563 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 128,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LSU 563 Mileage History
- 27/05/2022123,080 mi
- 26/05/2023124,690 mi+1,610 mi
- 31/05/2024126,390 mi+1,700 mi
- 11/06/2026128,405 mi+2,015 mi
- 19/06/2026128,406 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,311 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LSU 563 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LSU 563) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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