1997 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · P820 GCF
1997 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 47,878 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P820 GCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 47,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P820 GCF Mileage History
- 10/06/202247,831 mi
- 01/06/202347,854 mi+23 mi
- 16/07/202447,867 mi+13 mi
- 28/07/202547,872 mi+5 mi
- 13/07/202647,878 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P820 GCF 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 Sl (P820 GCF) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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