1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · 777 FYB
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 53,062 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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777 FYB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2022
- 53,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
777 FYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (777 FYB) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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