1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · P310 AYJ
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1997. Recorded mileage 102,500 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2799cc
P310 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 102,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P310 AYJ Mileage History
- 18/04/202496,485 mi
- 19/04/202496,486 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/202599,979 mi+3,493 mi
- 20/08/2026102,500 mi+2,521 mi
- 25/08/2026102,500 mi
Average of roughly 2,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P310 AYJ MOT History
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 (P310 AYJ) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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