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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · J4 HVT

J4 HVT

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 77,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3199cc

J4 HVT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
  • 77,476 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J4 HVT Mileage History

  1. 25/05/202275,150 mi
  2. 22/05/202375,640 mi+490 mi
  3. 28/05/202476,649 mi+1,009 mi
  4. 11/06/202476,649 mi
  5. 20/05/202577,476 mi+827 mi

Average of roughly 779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J4 HVT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (J4 HVT) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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