1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 6.0L Petrol · P17 OBR
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (6.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 44,936 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P17 OBR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 44,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P17 OBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P17 OBR) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 23 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
P17 OBR Mileage History
- 11/08/200629,090 mi
- 19/02/200731,029 mi+1,939 mi
- 31/07/200732,142 mi+1,113 mi
- 18/02/200833,039 mi+897 mi
- 18/02/200833,039 mi
- 07/03/200933,931 mi+892 mi
- 06/03/201035,352 mi+1,421 mi
- 12/07/201035,812 mi+460 mi
- 05/03/201138,064 mi+2,252 mi
- 05/04/201238,904 mi+840 mi
- 13/05/201339,515 mi+611 mi
- 15/04/201440,150 mi+635 mi
- 09/04/201541,244 mi+1,094 mi
- 31/03/201641,485 mi+241 mi
- 21/04/201742,085 mi+600 mi
- 19/04/201842,653 mi+568 mi
- 18/04/201943,325 mi+672 mi
- 23/05/202043,700 mi+375 mi
- 19/02/202143,859 mi+159 mi
- 20/01/202243,909 mi+50 mi
- 16/02/202344,221 mi+312 mi
- 05/02/202444,466 mi+245 mi
- 27/01/202544,751 mi+285 mi
- 04/02/202644,936 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 813 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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