1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P783 FRS
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 75,029 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,029 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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 75,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P783 FRS Mileage History
- 14/03/202274,496 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
Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 5 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P783 FRS) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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