1998 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · S970 BGC
1998 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 146,848 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3199cc
S970 BGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 146,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S970 BGC Mileage History
- 21/01/2023145,788 mi
- 25/01/2023145,796 mi+8 mi
- 23/01/2024146,403 mi+607 mi
- 09/06/2026146,848 mi+445 mi
- 10/06/2026146,848 mi
Average of roughly 313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S970 BGC 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 1998 Mercedes Sl (S970 BGC) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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