The road tax status for E697 DTT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E697 DTT?

The MOT for E697 DTT is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E697 DTT?

The recorded mileage for E697 DTT is 105,946 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E697 DTT ULEZ compliant?

No, E697 DTT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · E697 DTT

E697 DTT

1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20/05/1988. Recorded mileage 105,946 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 105,946 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/05/2027

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Mileage: 105,946 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 4973cc

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E697 DTT Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
105,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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E697 DTT Mileage History

17/07/200698,446 mi
24/04/200998,689 mi+243 mi
24/06/201198,908 mi+219 mi
22/08/2013102,043 mi+3,135 mi
23/07/2014102,585 mi+542 mi
23/11/2015102,946 mi+361 mi
07/11/2016103,386 mi+440 mi
25/10/2017103,560 mi+174 mi
26/10/2018104,249 mi+689 mi
07/08/2020104,452 mi+203 mi
29/07/2021104,749 mi+297 mi
23/08/2022105,178 mi+429 mi
16/08/2023105,613 mi+435 mi
02/08/2024105,819 mi+206 mi
07/05/2026105,946 mi+127 mi
07/05/2026105,946 mi

Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

E697 DTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 10:02

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E697 DTT) between July 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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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