1997 Mercedes SL 2.8L Petrol · D27 RAV
1997 Mercedes SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 143,173 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2799cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
D27 RAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 143,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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D27 RAV Mileage History
- 10/08/2022131,017 mi
- 17/07/2023134,866 mi+3,849 mi
- 22/07/2024139,866 mi+5,000 mi
- 18/07/2025143,083 mi+3,217 mi
- 30/04/2026143,173 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 3,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D27 RAV 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 Sl (D27 RAV) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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