1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · B2 KEU
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 93,710 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B2 KEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 93,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B2 KEU 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 (B2 KEU) between May 2022 and May 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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
B2 KEU Mileage History
- 26/05/202291,368 mi
- 26/05/202392,282 mi+914 mi
- 23/05/202492,970 mi+688 mi
- 16/05/202593,376 mi+406 mi
- 27/05/202693,710 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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