1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · R464 BVS
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 123,137 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R464 BVS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 123,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R464 BVS Mileage History
- 20/06/200651,418 mi
- 17/07/200754,347 mi+2,929 mi
- 02/05/200856,623 mi+2,276 mi
- 05/05/200965,323 mi+8,700 mi
- 28/05/201073,336 mi+8,013 mi
- 27/05/201177,588 mi+4,252 mi
- 15/05/201280,329 mi+2,741 mi
- 26/11/201281,344 mi+1,015 mi
- 19/11/201381,939 mi+595 mi
- 30/10/201486,599 mi+4,660 mi
- 06/11/201593,079 mi+6,480 mi
- 25/11/201698,288 mi+5,209 mi
- 10/11/2017102,762 mi+4,474 mi
- 19/11/2018107,966 mi+5,204 mi
- 27/11/2018108,050 mi+84 mi
- 22/11/2019112,134 mi+4,084 mi
- 23/06/2022114,352 mi+2,218 mi
- 08/10/2024115,013 mi+661 mi
- 11/09/2025120,633 mi+5,620 mi
- 09/09/2026123,137 mi+2,504 mi
Average of roughly 3,547 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R464 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R464 BVS) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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