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321 JH

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,035 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Michelin XWX 205/70 VR 14 89W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 64,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 64,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,848 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 62,477 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 62,477 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 62,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,751 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,306 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,966 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,348 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 58,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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321 JH is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 321 JH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 321 JH registered?

321 JH is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is 321 JH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 JH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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