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1981 Mercedes SL 2.7L Petrol · LVR 598W

LVR 598W

1981 Mercedes SL (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1981. Recorded mileage 96,357 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES SL
Year / Origin
1981 · Sidcup (South East London)
MOT Status
Valid until 16/07/2025
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
96,357 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2025
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1981
Engine
2746cc

LVR 598W Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
  • 96,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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LVR 598W Mileage History

  1. 08/07/202296,120 mi
  2. 07/07/202396,289 mi+169 mi
  3. 03/07/202496,357 mi+68 mi

Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

LVR 598W MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 8 Sept 2026, 07:40
MOT Analysis

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 Sl (LVR 598W) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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.

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