1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · F1 NCD
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 55,190 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F1 NCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 55,190 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: Below Average
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F1 NCD Mileage History
- 16/05/202248,744 mi
- 12/05/202348,806 mi+62 mi
- 14/05/202448,890 mi+84 mi
- 14/05/202448,890 mi
- 01/09/202555,190 mi+6,300 mi
Average of roughly 1,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F1 NCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (F1 NCD) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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