1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · TIW 1
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1996. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TIW 1 Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 30/09/2015
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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