1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P764 GPD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 155,353 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P764 GPD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 155,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (88 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P764 GPD Mileage History
- 14/03/2006102,677 mi
- 12/03/2007108,481 mi+5,804 mi
- 13/03/2008113,997 mi+5,516 mi
- 06/03/2009119,763 mi+5,766 mi
- 23/03/2010124,070 mi+4,307 mi
- 31/03/2011125,355 mi+1,285 mi
- 26/03/2012127,600 mi+2,245 mi
- 22/03/2013129,511 mi+1,911 mi
- 17/03/2014131,377 mi+1,866 mi
- 30/03/2015134,138 mi+2,761 mi
- 16/03/2016135,992 mi+1,854 mi
- 20/03/2017138,385 mi+2,393 mi
- 20/03/2017138,385 mi
- 08/03/2018140,604 mi+2,219 mi
- 25/03/2019142,960 mi+2,356 mi
- 28/03/2019142,960 mi
- 12/03/2020144,762 mi+1,802 mi
- 24/03/2021146,225 mi+1,463 mi
- 24/03/2021146,225 mi
- 16/03/2022148,173 mi+1,948 mi
- 16/03/2022148,173 mi
- 14/03/2023150,956 mi+2,783 mi
- 27/03/2024152,592 mi+1,636 mi
- 04/04/2024152,592 mi
- 21/03/2025153,806 mi+1,214 mi
- 21/03/2025153,806 mi
- 02/04/2026155,348 mi+1,542 mi
- 08/04/2026155,353 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,625 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P764 GPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P764 GPD) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (88 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 157 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
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