1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · 3 ROR
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 34,436 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 ROR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 34,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 ROR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (3 ROR) between August 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Fuel system component leaking around tank/ filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
3 ROR Mileage History
- 11/08/200627,089 mi
- 16/08/200727,218 mi+129 mi
- 19/08/200827,295 mi+77 mi
- 03/08/200927,364 mi+69 mi
- 20/07/201027,423 mi+59 mi
- 22/09/201127,475 mi+52 mi
- 22/08/201227,618 mi+143 mi
- 29/10/201328,017 mi+399 mi
- 17/10/201428,296 mi+279 mi
- 17/10/201428,296 mi
- 03/11/201530,674 mi+2,378 mi
- 03/11/201530,674 mi
- 29/11/201632,093 mi+1,419 mi
- 15/11/201732,277 mi+184 mi
- 27/02/201932,668 mi+391 mi
- 01/03/201932,668 mi
- 09/06/202033,028 mi+360 mi
- 25/05/202133,161 mi+133 mi
- 25/08/202233,205 mi+44 mi
- 08/11/202233,265 mi+60 mi
- 05/08/202433,866 mi+601 mi
- 09/09/202534,436 mi+570 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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