1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · A8 ALW
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05/04/1997. Recorded mileage 180,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,511 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
A8 ALW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 180,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A8 ALW Mileage History
- 05/10/2021177,289 mi
- 07/10/2022178,488 mi+1,199 mi
- 06/12/2023179,201 mi+713 mi
- 04/01/2024179,685 mi+484 mi
- 30/12/2024180,511 mi+826 mi
Average of roughly 996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A8 ALW 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 (A8 ALW) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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