1981 Mercedes SL 2.7L Petrol · 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
- 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: Average
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LVR 598W Mileage History
- 08/07/202296,120 mi
- 07/07/202396,289 mi+169 mi
- 03/07/202496,357 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LVR 598W MOT History
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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