1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · IJI 4
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1996. Recorded mileage 104,935 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IJI 4 Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 104,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IJI 4 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (IJI 4) between July 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
IJI 4 Mileage History
- 04/07/200653,932 mi
- 04/07/200653,932 mi
- 18/09/200765,834 mi+11,902 mi
- 04/02/200869,284 mi+3,450 mi
- 11/09/200874,918 mi+5,634 mi
- 12/10/201184,459 mi+9,541 mi
- 29/05/201386,080 mi+1,621 mi
- 11/06/201691,357 mi+5,277 mi
- 30/05/201795,626 mi+4,269 mi
- 25/06/201898,880 mi+3,254 mi
- 31/05/2022100,009 mi+1,129 mi
- 31/05/2022100,009 mi
- 31/05/2023101,986 mi+1,977 mi
- 08/06/2024102,938 mi+952 mi
- 23/07/2025104,377 mi+1,439 mi
- 17/08/2026104,935 mi+558 mi
Average of roughly 2,535 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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