1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.3L Petrol · BAM 120
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 51,287 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BAM 120 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 51,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BAM 120 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 (BAM 120) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BAM 120 Mileage History
- 04/06/202451,132 mi
- 04/06/202451,132 mi
- 16/06/202551,277 mi+145 mi
- 17/06/202551,277 mi
- 08/07/202651,287 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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