1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P101 ADD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1997. Recorded mileage 94,832 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P101 ADD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 94,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P101 ADD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P101 ADD) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P101 ADD Mileage History
- 20/04/200653,829 mi
- 26/04/200754,338 mi+509 mi
- 09/04/200857,035 mi+2,697 mi
- 31/03/200960,224 mi+3,189 mi
- 31/03/200960,224 mi
- 22/03/201064,629 mi+4,405 mi
- 14/03/201167,285 mi+2,656 mi
- 27/03/201270,862 mi+3,577 mi
- 27/03/201270,862 mi
- 25/03/201372,950 mi+2,088 mi
- 25/03/201372,950 mi
- 31/03/201475,370 mi+2,420 mi
- 01/04/201576,979 mi+1,609 mi
- 01/04/201576,979 mi
- 01/04/201679,426 mi+2,447 mi
- 29/03/201780,587 mi+1,161 mi
- 21/03/201882,574 mi+1,987 mi
- 13/03/201984,125 mi+1,551 mi
- 23/03/202085,290 mi+1,165 mi
- 26/03/202186,022 mi+732 mi
- 17/05/202289,016 mi+2,994 mi
- 15/05/202391,542 mi+2,526 mi
- 24/04/202492,837 mi+1,295 mi
- 15/05/202593,451 mi+614 mi
- 03/06/202694,832 mi+1,381 mi
Average of roughly 2,038 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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