1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P340 DUD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1997. Recorded mileage 74,594 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,594 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
P340 DUD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 74,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P340 DUD Mileage History
- 14/02/200636,049 mi
- 02/03/200738,549 mi+2,500 mi
- 06/03/200842,592 mi+4,043 mi
- 10/03/200945,208 mi+2,616 mi
- 16/03/201047,810 mi+2,602 mi
- 09/03/201150,539 mi+2,729 mi
- 05/03/201252,517 mi+1,978 mi
- 07/02/201354,762 mi+2,245 mi
- 24/02/201457,873 mi+3,111 mi
- 23/03/201562,900 mi+5,027 mi
- 23/03/201562,900 mi
- 11/02/201666,470 mi+3,570 mi
- 31/01/201769,068 mi+2,598 mi
- 15/02/201971,080 mi+2,012 mi
- 03/06/202071,424 mi+344 mi
- 06/06/202071,424 mi
- 18/06/202172,153 mi+729 mi
- 14/06/202272,514 mi+361 mi
- 08/06/202372,931 mi+417 mi
- 03/07/202473,614 mi+683 mi
- 02/07/202574,140 mi+526 mi
- 13/07/202674,594 mi+454 mi
Average of roughly 1,889 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
P340 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P340 DUD) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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