1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · 2914 JH
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 May 1996. Recorded mileage 67,816 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2914 JH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 67,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2914 JH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (2914 JH) between November 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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 (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
2914 JH Mileage History
- 28/11/200661,368 mi
- 28/11/200661,368 mi
- 22/11/200763,204 mi+1,836 mi
- 27/11/200864,220 mi+1,016 mi
- 25/11/200964,972 mi+752 mi
- 25/11/200964,972 mi
- 29/11/201065,407 mi+435 mi
- 01/12/201166,158 mi+751 mi
- 17/10/201266,618 mi+460 mi
- 14/12/201367,540 mi+922 mi
- 20/12/201467,729 mi+189 mi
- 09/01/201667,749 mi+20 mi
- 21/01/201767,755 mi+6 mi
- 21/04/201867,785 mi+30 mi
- 20/04/201967,805 mi+20 mi
- 03/10/202067,812 mi+7 mi
- 29/08/202667,816 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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