1997 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · P704 XGJ
1997 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 95,648 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2021.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P704 XGJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2020
- 95,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P704 XGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sl (P704 XGJ) between August 2007 and November 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”.
P704 XGJ Mileage History
- 01/08/200732,569 mi
- 01/08/200732,569 mi
- 10/09/200832,576 mi+7 mi
- 28/10/200938,288 mi+5,712 mi
- 02/08/201144,442 mi+6,154 mi
- 11/08/201144,442 mi
- 05/07/201244,661 mi+219 mi
- 11/12/201345,819 mi+1,158 mi
- 11/11/201451,774 mi+5,955 mi
- 04/12/201451,932 mi+158 mi
- 18/11/201557,846 mi+5,914 mi
- 01/06/201657,846 mi
- 01/06/201657,846 mi
- 21/08/201763,937 mi+6,091 mi
- 21/10/201763,943 mi+6 mi
- 26/10/201879,337 mi+15,394 mi
- 30/10/202095,648 mi+16,311 mi
- 03/11/202095,648 mi
Average of roughly 4,757 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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