1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 23 RCH
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 143,759 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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23 RCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 143,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
23 RCH 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 (23 RCH) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 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), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
23 RCH Mileage History
- 23/09/2022142,499 mi
- 18/09/2023143,200 mi+701 mi
- 27/09/2024143,726 mi+526 mi
- 22/01/2025143,759 mi+33 mi
- 31/01/2025143,759 mi
Average of roughly 534 miles per year across 5 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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