1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · R381 ABD
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1997. Recorded mileage 103,118 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2799cc
R381 ABD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2022
- 103,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R381 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R381 ABD) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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