A log book with not known engine number?

[samannan]

Hi,

I braved the weather today to view a mint condition SL500 (R230), but when I checked the Registration Certificate, the engine number reads "NOT KNOWN".

Is this normal? Why would the engine number be missing?

Your thoughts would be much appreciated

Cheers
Sham

 

[Gazz270]

possibly an import,ive had a couple of scoobys over the last 3 years and neither of them had the engine numbers on the log book,

Gareth

 

[abecketts]

dvla data is known to be shaky it may have been "lost" when sent from the manufacturer/dealer. But look v carefully just in case you have a duffer, the dvla website has a list of stolen V5 certificates.

 

[blaser24nig]

Check with DVLA and make sure you know what's going on before you part with your cash...

 

[sl300 ireland]

could be a replacement engine that wasnt registered maybe

 

[renault12ts]

Same here, mine is "unknown". The car was owned by a sitting MP before me...should I be worried?

 

[blaser24nig]

Same here, mine is "unknown". The car was owned by a sitting MP before me...should I be worried?

Based on the MP's recent fraudulent activities, I would definately be worried....:bannana:

 

[moonloops]

As mentioned, mainly an indicator of an import. I've had a jap impreza with no engine number. My MR2 turbo also has no engine number.

 

[ACID]

Hi

Don't be worried. I have seen loads of logbooks without the engine number
Just do a check with dvla if ur worried.

Acid

 

[radiovic]

Hey Renault----if he was a Shinner---just remember to sit very very low in it if your cruisin up the Shankilll !!

 

[renault12ts]

Hey Renault----if he was a Shinner---just remember to sit very very low in it if your cruisin up the Shankilll !!

Not a shinner...