1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · R36 CGU
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 107,461 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R36 CGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 107,461 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: Good
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R36 CGU Mileage History
- 26/05/2022103,039 mi
- 19/05/2023104,465 mi+1,426 mi
- 01/03/2025105,764 mi+1,299 mi
- 16/02/2026107,461 mi+1,697 mi
- 16/02/2026107,461 mi
Average of roughly 1,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R36 CGU 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 (R36 CGU) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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