1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · A9 NKB
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 111,651 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A9 NKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 111,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 NKB 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 (A9 NKB) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A9 NKB Mileage History
- 20/01/2022109,546 mi
- 10/02/2023110,171 mi+625 mi
- 30/01/2024110,404 mi+233 mi
- 28/02/2025110,918 mi+514 mi
- 10/02/2026111,651 mi+733 mi
Average of roughly 519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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