1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · 2832 MZ
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/05/1997. Recorded mileage 51,034 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,034 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
2832 MZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
- 51,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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2832 MZ Mileage History
- 26/06/200632,755 mi
- 10/08/200735,977 mi+3,222 mi
- 11/08/200838,328 mi+2,351 mi
- 14/11/200941,855 mi+3,527 mi
- 26/11/201044,577 mi+2,722 mi
- 01/06/201244,745 mi+168 mi
- 27/07/201344,992 mi+247 mi
- 07/08/201344,992 mi
- 17/07/201445,549 mi+557 mi
- 28/07/201445,613 mi+64 mi
- 31/07/201445,616 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/201547,471 mi+1,855 mi
- 09/08/201648,730 mi+1,259 mi
- 09/08/201648,730 mi
- 22/09/201749,112 mi+382 mi
- 06/11/201849,627 mi+515 mi
- 06/11/201949,963 mi+336 mi
- 23/10/202050,409 mi+446 mi
- 08/12/202150,977 mi+568 mi
- 17/07/202351,034 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
2832 MZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (2832 MZ) between June 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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