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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P235 AFE

P235 AFE

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1996. Recorded mileage 99,039 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
4973cc

P235 AFE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
  • 99,039 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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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P235 AFE Mileage History

  1. 18/09/202398,564 mi
  2. 21/09/202398,565 mi+1 mi
  3. 03/09/202498,898 mi+333 mi
  4. 28/08/202599,039 mi+141 mi

Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P235 AFE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P235 AFE) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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