1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N478 JFV
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09/02/1996. Recorded mileage 120,821 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2799cc
N478 JFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 120,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N478 JFV Mileage History
- 30/08/2022127,084 mi
- 21/09/2022127,084 mi
- 01/08/2024120,703 mi-6,381 mi
- 10/09/2025120,821 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly -2,066 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N478 JFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (N478 JFV) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.