1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · M50 OCU
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 106,446 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4973cc
M50 OCU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 106,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M50 OCU Mileage History
- 13/05/200675,609 mi
- 31/05/200781,647 mi+6,038 mi
- 17/03/200885,963 mi+4,316 mi
- 20/03/200986,445 mi+482 mi
- 20/03/200986,445 mi
- 19/01/201086,789 mi+344 mi
- 20/01/201086,789 mi
- 10/01/201188,733 mi+1,944 mi
- 29/12/201190,159 mi+1,426 mi
- 29/12/201190,159 mi
- 10/01/201391,123 mi+964 mi
- 22/01/201391,256 mi+133 mi
- 17/01/201492,603 mi+1,347 mi
- 14/01/201593,648 mi+1,045 mi
- 22/12/201594,392 mi+744 mi
- 22/12/201695,261 mi+869 mi
- 11/01/201895,262 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/201995,948 mi+686 mi
- 25/01/201995,948 mi
- 30/03/202097,334 mi+1,386 mi
- 10/04/202197,639 mi+305 mi
- 03/04/202397,845 mi+206 mi
- 12/04/202498,238 mi+393 mi
- 12/04/202498,238 mi
- 25/04/2025103,119 mi+4,881 mi
- 12/05/2026106,446 mi+3,327 mi
Average of roughly 1,542 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
M50 OCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M50 OCU) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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