1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P783 FRS
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 09/04/1997. Recorded mileage 75,278 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
P783 FRS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 75,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P783 FRS Mileage History
- 30/11/200550,764 mi
- 28/11/200654,991 mi+4,227 mi
- 28/11/200654,991 mi
- 13/11/200758,218 mi+3,227 mi
- 13/11/200758,218 mi
- 04/11/200861,480 mi+3,262 mi
- 04/11/200861,480 mi
- 14/11/200964,791 mi+3,311 mi
- 14/11/200964,791 mi
- 20/11/201067,756 mi+2,965 mi
- 15/11/201170,465 mi+2,709 mi
- 19/09/201270,819 mi+354 mi
- 19/09/201270,819 mi
- 02/09/201371,524 mi+705 mi
- 15/07/201572,753 mi+1,229 mi
- 29/07/201673,089 mi+336 mi
- 29/07/201673,089 mi
- 17/07/201773,191 mi+102 mi
- 24/07/201873,836 mi+645 mi
- 24/07/201873,836 mi
- 22/07/201974,100 mi+264 mi
- 22/03/202174,405 mi+305 mi
- 14/03/202274,496 mi+91 mi
- 14/03/202274,496 mi
- 03/06/202374,583 mi+87 mi
- 23/07/202474,998 mi+415 mi
- 05/08/202575,029 mi+31 mi
- 10/08/202675,278 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 1,185 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
P783 FRS 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 (P783 FRS) between November 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)”; “Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”.
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