1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · R653 CUM
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 110,153 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R653 CUM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2022
- 110,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R653 CUM 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 (R653 CUM) between June 2022 and June 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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