1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 38 KEN
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 19/09/1997. Recorded mileage 39,735 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4973cc
38 KEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 39,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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38 KEN Mileage History
- 03/10/202237,462 mi
- 05/10/202337,989 mi+527 mi
- 08/10/202438,904 mi+915 mi
- 24/09/202539,735 mi+831 mi
- 24/09/202539,735 mi
Average of roughly 764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
38 KEN 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 (38 KEN) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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