1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · P239 LRD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 56,302 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P239 LRD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 56,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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P239 LRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P239 LRD) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P239 LRD Mileage History
- 07/06/202255,900 mi
- 07/06/202255,900 mi
- 11/01/202456,290 mi+390 mi
- 12/03/202656,302 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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