No, P886 AKS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P886 AKS?

The MOT for P886 AKS is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P886 AKS?

The recorded mileage for P886 AKS is 51,705 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P886 AKS ULEZ compliant?

No, P886 AKS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P886 AKS

P886 AKS

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 51,705 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19 Jul 2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 51,705 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1996

Engine

4973cc

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P886 AKS Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
51,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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P886 AKS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 08:57

MOT Analysis

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 (P886 AKS) between July 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

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P886 AKS Mileage History

20/07/200644,140 mi
06/07/200745,229 mi+1,089 mi
08/07/200846,503 mi+1,274 mi
14/07/200947,333 mi+830 mi
13/07/201047,661 mi+328 mi
05/07/201147,649 mi-12 mi
03/07/201249,765 mi+2,116 mi
03/06/201449,786 mi+21 mi
12/06/201549,829 mi+43 mi
26/05/201650,366 mi+537 mi
15/06/201750,957 mi+591 mi
29/05/201851,047 mi+90 mi
02/07/202051,104 mi+57 mi
28/05/202151,114 mi+10 mi
20/05/202251,626 mi+512 mi
21/07/202651,705 mi+79 mi

Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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