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MERCEDES-BENZ
SL 280 AUTO (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
330 days remaining expires 12th May 2027
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 16,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 16,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 10,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
13th May 2026
80,535 miles (MOT)
8th May 2025
79,956 miles (MOT)
17th Apr 2024
79,315 miles (MOT)
3rd May 2023
78,964 miles (MOT)
24th Sep 2021
78,305 miles (MOT)
7th Aug 2020
77,747 miles (MOT)
25th Mar 2019
76,716 miles (MOT)
29th Mar 2018
76,233 miles (MOT)
9th Mar 2017
75,195 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2016
74,047 miles (MOT)
8th Apr 2015
72,946 miles (MOT)
2nd Apr 2015
72,946 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2014
71,349 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2013
69,304 miles (MOT)
30th Jan 2012
67,338 miles (MOT)
14th Feb 2011
66,062 miles (MOT)
24th Feb 2010
64,000 miles (DVLA)
8th Feb 2010
63,657 miles (MOT)
12th Feb 2009
59,126 miles (MOT)
20th Dec 2008
59,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Jul 2008
58,631 miles (MOT)
28th Jul 2007
57,785 miles (MOT)
14th Jul 2007
57,774 miles (MOT)
11th Jul 2006
56,388 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
80,535 miles
Estimated current mileage
80,589 miles
Estimated annual mileage
571 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 12th May 2027
Date
13th May 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
80535 miles
Expiry
12th May 2027
Date
8th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
79956 miles
Expiry
7th May 2026
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Date
17th Apr 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
79315 miles
Expiry
2nd May 2025
Date
3rd May 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
78964 miles
Expiry
2nd May 2024
Date
24th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
78305 miles
Expiry
23rd Sep 2022
Date
7th Aug 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
77747 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2021
Date
25th Mar 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
76716 miles
Expiry
7th Oct 2020
Date
29th Mar 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
76233 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2019
Date
9th Mar 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
75195 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2018
Date
15th Mar 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
74047 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2017
Date
8th Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
72946 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2016
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Date
2nd Apr 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
72946 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Date
4th Feb 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
71349 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2015
Date
5th Feb 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
69304 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2014
User Entered
Centre Silencer Slightly Deteriorated
Date
30th Jan 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
67338 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2013
User Entered
Exhaust Deteriorated
Date
14th Feb 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
66062 miles
Expiry
13th Feb 2012
Date
8th Feb 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
63657 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
12th Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
59126 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2010
Date
26th Jul 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
58631 miles
Expiry
27th Jul 2009
Date
28th Jul 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
57785 miles
Expiry
27th Jul 2008
Date
14th Jul 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
57774 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (8.4.1)
Fail
Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
Fail
Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
Date
11th Jul 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
56388 miles
Expiry
10th Jul 2007
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10394 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
23.2 mpg
Extra Urban
31.4 mpg
Urban Cold
16.1 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Untaxed: Due 13th Jun 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
1st Aug 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
SL280
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 1995
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 1995
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Mercedes cars
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.8L
Size
2799 cc
Max Speed
140 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
9.5 seconds
Horse Power
190 bhp
Peak Power
5500 rpm
Torque
199.3 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3750 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
90 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
6
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
74
Delivery
Normal
Description
M3HNTLBDPHK
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
MERCEDES-BENZ SL 280 AUTO
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Blue/black, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 2.8L more than any other.
Blue
28.81%
Silver
25.42%
Green
17.80%
Black
13.56%
Red
6.78%
White
3.39%
Green/black
1.69%
Grey
1.69%
Blue/black
0.85%
2003
0.85%
2001
0.85%
1999
2.54%
1998
19.49%
1997
41.53%
1996
33.90%
1994
0.85%
2799cc
97.46%
2800cc
1.69%
2779cc
0.85%
Petrol
99.15%
Diesel
0.85%
0
3.39%
1
6.78%
2
16.10%
3
21.19%
4
15.25%
5
16.10%
6
10.17%
7
5.08%
8
4.24%
9
1.69%
20k … 30k
0.87%
30k … 40k
0.87%
40k … 50k
2.61%
50k … 60k
5.22%
60k … 70k
13.04%
70k … 80k
6.09%
80k … 90k
13.04%
90k … 100k
13.91%
100k … 110k
14.78%
110k … 120k
7.83%
120k … 130k
6.96%
130k … 140k
6.09%
140k … 150k
1.74%
150k … 160k
5.22%
160k … 170k
0.87%
200k … 210k
0.87%
