1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · C8 TMM
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10/06/1997. Recorded mileage 78,413 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
C8 TMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 78,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C8 TMM Mileage History
- 06/01/202377,375 mi
- 26/01/202377,375 mi
- 09/02/202478,078 mi+703 mi
- 14/02/202678,411 mi+333 mi
- 25/02/202678,413 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C8 TMM 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 (C8 TMM) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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