1997 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · R737 ANC
1997 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 79,448 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R737 ANC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 79,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R737 ANC Mileage History
- 11/04/202377,094 mi
- 10/04/202478,402 mi+1,308 mi
- 25/04/202579,101 mi+699 mi
- 22/04/202679,448 mi+347 mi
- 01/05/202679,448 mi
Average of roughly 771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R737 ANC 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 Sl (R737 ANC) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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