1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 6.0L Petrol · R160 ACC
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (6.0L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 39,108 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 5956cc
R160 ACC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 39,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R160 ACC Mileage History
- 19/10/202337,847 mi
- 30/10/202438,059 mi+212 mi
- 05/11/202539,108 mi+1,049 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R160 ACC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R160 ACC) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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