1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P7 LTF
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 11/03/1997. Recorded mileage 205,203 miles. MOT valid until 03/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,203 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
P7 LTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 205,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P7 LTF Mileage History
- 25/07/2023196,341 mi
- 26/07/2024199,801 mi+3,460 mi
- 20/08/2025202,305 mi+2,504 mi
- 05/09/2025202,309 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2026205,203 mi+2,894 mi
Average of roughly 2,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P7 LTF 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 (P7 LTF) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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