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Vehicle History Report
Report created on: 2026-07-26 at 22:01:47
1997 MERCEDES SL 500
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Vehicle reference:
Sweden GCH267
Color:
gray/silver
Combustion engine power:
235 kW / 320 hp
Body type:
Convertible
Gearbox type:
Automatic
Engine size:
4973 cm³
Fuel type:
Petrol

Quick check

No issues reported or indicated Mileage
The reported odometer readings have a logical progression.
No issues reported or indicated Stolen
Not reported stolen
No issues reported or indicated Identity check
Not reported scrapped
Valuable Information Import
Vehicle imported from non-EU country
No issues reported or indicated Taxi
Not used as taxi
Damage overview
Check circle icon No issues reported
Our data shows no damage or accident records for this vehicle.
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Keep in mind CARFAX only reflects information that's been reported to us. While having no reported damage is a positive sign, it's still important to take a close look at the vehicle during your test-drive:
  • Small details can sometimes hint at past repairs. Keep an eye out for paint inconsistencies or uneven panels.
  • Don't hesitate to ask the seller for additional details or service documentation.
Default schedule Provided by CARFAX Europe
Vehicle age 29 years, 2 months

Routine maintenance is essential for preserving a vehicle’s reliability.

These service tasks are expected based on the vehicle age. Verify if they were completed.

Before buying, ask the seller:

  • Are service records available?
  • Were the following services performed?
Engine oil and oil filter Change every year
due 29 times
Brake fluid Change every 2 years
due 14 times
Spark plugs Change every 100 000 km
due 1 time

Before buying, confirm whether:

  • Any of the upcoming maintenance tasks are already completed.
  • You've accounted for related costs in your future budget.
Brake discs and pads Inspect yearly, replace as needed
Tires Inspect yearly, replace as needed
CARFAX tips
CARFAX Tips
Keeping up with scheduled servicing is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been well cared for and is in good overall condition.
Mileage Check
Last odometer reading
"i" inside a circle
118 523
km
Reported on: 2026-05-22
Average mileage
"i" inside a circle
4 076
km/year
Average mileage for similar cars
"i" inside a circle
13 441
km/year

Date

Mileage

Mileage readings of this car
Average mileage for similar cars
Green check
No issues indicated: The reported odometer readings have a logical progression. There are no indications of manipulation. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee this, so we always recommend critically questioning the odometer readings, e.g. on signs of wear, the number of oil changes, or the average kilometers driven per year.

Technical details

Fuel type
Petrol
Combustion engine power
235 kW / 320 hp
Curb weight
1 840 kg
Max payload
350 kg
Gross vehicle weight
2 190 kg
Length
4 450 mm
Width
1 820 mm
European vehicle category
M1
Number of doors
2
History information
Date
Mileage
Event
1997-05-02

First registration abroad

1998-11-13

Imported from non-EU country to Sweden

Registered in Sweden

1998-12-07

First time in traffic in Sweden

2000-11-28

47 347 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2002-10-21

67 348 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2002-10-30

67 572 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2003-11-10

74 285 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2004-08-18

77 842 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2005-04-04

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2007-04-11

82 878 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2007-11-27

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2008-03-08

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2008-04-05

83 290 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2008-08-25

86 969 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2009-09-14

92 943 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

2010-09-01

96 089 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2011-08-26

98 848 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

2012-09-18

100 589 km

Inspected in Sweden

2013-08-19

103 141 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2014-09-03

105 545 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2015-09-14

106 833 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2015-09-14

106 842 km

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2016-09-05

108 045 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2017-07-26

110 899 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2019-05-08

111 914 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2021-04-26

113 605 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2021-07-02

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2022-06-27

114 947 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2023-09-06

115 465 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2024-06-06

Vehicle insured

2024-06-06

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2024-10-07

117 800 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

2026-05-22

118 523 km

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection valid until 2028-05-31

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.
1997-05-02

First registration abroad

1998-11-13

Imported from non-EU country to Sweden

Registered in Sweden

1998-12-07

First time in traffic in Sweden

2000-11-28

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

47 347 km

2002-10-21

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

67 348 km

2002-10-30

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

67 572 km

2003-11-10

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

74 285 km

2004-08-18

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

77 842 km

2005-04-04

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2007-04-11

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

82 878 km

2007-11-27

New owner reported

Owner type: dealer

2008-03-08

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2008-04-05

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

83 290 km

2008-08-25

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

86 969 km

2009-09-14

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection failed

92 943 km

2010-09-01

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

96 089 km

2011-08-26

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection passed

98 848 km

2012-09-18

Inspected in Sweden

100 589 km

2013-08-19

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

103 141 km

2014-09-03

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

105 545 km

2015-09-14

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

106 833 km

2015-09-14

Re-inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

106 842 km

2016-09-05

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

108 045 km

2017-07-26

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

110 899 km

2019-05-08

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

111 914 km

2021-04-26

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

113 605 km

2021-07-02

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2022-06-27

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

114 947 km

2023-09-06

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

115 465 km

2024-06-06

Vehicle insured

2024-06-06

New owner reported

Owner type: private individual

2024-10-07

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

117 800 km

2026-05-22

Inspected in Sweden

Inspection type: regular

Inspection valid until 2028-05-31

118 523 km

For this Vehicle History Report, we searched over 40 billion records from more than 30 European countries, the USA, and Canada.
Carfax glossary
Average Mileage
Average Mileage is not the actual odometer reading for this car, but an estimate of how many kilometers an average car of this make, model, fuel type and age would be expected to have if used solely for personal use. The actual mileage for this particular car will indicate if it has been driven more or less than average and may be a factor to help you determine its value
Model year
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Number of records
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Quick check
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