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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · BNZ 501

BNZ 501

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 118,901 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3199cc

BNZ 501 Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
  • 118,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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BNZ 501 Mileage History

  1. 14/05/2025118,901 mi
  2. 14/05/2025118,901 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

BNZ 501 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 28 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (BNZ 501) between May 2025 and May 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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