1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P757 CPH
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1997. Recorded mileage 102,731 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
- 102,731 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
P757 CPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 102,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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P757 CPH Mileage History
- 22/09/202393,759 mi
- 05/10/202393,949 mi+190 mi
- 07/02/202599,463 mi+5,514 mi
- 03/03/202599,754 mi+291 mi
- 10/03/2026102,731 mi+2,977 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P757 CPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P757 CPH) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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