1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P615 HUX
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 103,358 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,358 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
P615 HUX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 103,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 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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P615 HUX Mileage History
- 31/10/200662,540 mi
- 30/10/200765,924 mi+3,384 mi
- 30/10/200765,924 mi
- 31/10/200870,000 mi+4,076 mi
- 05/11/200870,000 mi
- 27/01/201074,584 mi+4,584 mi
- 27/01/201180,103 mi+5,519 mi
- 03/02/201180,152 mi+49 mi
- 25/05/201281,426 mi+1,274 mi
- 12/04/201382,218 mi+792 mi
- 12/04/201382,218 mi
- 31/03/201484,167 mi+1,949 mi
- 20/03/201586,096 mi+1,929 mi
- 09/04/201688,199 mi+2,103 mi
- 13/12/201690,421 mi+2,222 mi
- 06/01/201790,422 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/201894,182 mi+3,760 mi
- 05/03/201994,717 mi+535 mi
- 05/03/201994,717 mi
- 11/09/202095,209 mi+492 mi
- 29/07/202195,472 mi+263 mi
- 04/12/202195,507 mi+35 mi
- 01/12/202295,569 mi+62 mi
- 15/02/202496,506 mi+937 mi
- 17/01/2025102,314 mi+5,808 mi
- 23/01/2026103,344 mi+1,030 mi
- 10/03/2026103,358 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,109 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P615 HUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P615 HUX) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
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