1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · R260 ABD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 85,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4973cc
R260 ABD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 85,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R260 ABD Mileage History
- 15/07/200672,069 mi
- 19/03/200872,638 mi+569 mi
- 01/10/200973,046 mi+408 mi
- 29/09/201074,749 mi+1,703 mi
- 03/10/201176,511 mi+1,762 mi
- 24/09/201278,015 mi+1,504 mi
- 23/09/201380,045 mi+2,030 mi
- 01/05/201580,440 mi+395 mi
- 01/05/201580,440 mi
- 03/05/201680,786 mi+346 mi
- 19/04/201781,458 mi+672 mi
- 26/04/201882,029 mi+571 mi
- 27/04/201882,044 mi+15 mi
- 03/06/201982,204 mi+160 mi
- 01/05/202082,392 mi+188 mi
- 01/05/202082,392 mi
- 24/08/202183,778 mi+1,386 mi
- 18/08/202284,647 mi+869 mi
- 14/09/202384,957 mi+310 mi
- 12/09/202485,373 mi+416 mi
- 19/08/202585,890 mi+517 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R260 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R260 ABD) between July 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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