1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · M696 OEL
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 1995. Recorded mileage 134,148 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M696 OEL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 134,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M696 OEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz Sl (M696 OEL) between March 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
M696 OEL Mileage History
- 19/03/200782,170 mi
- 20/03/200782,186 mi+16 mi
- 18/03/200890,054 mi+7,868 mi
- 23/03/200997,656 mi+7,602 mi
- 24/05/2011101,507 mi+3,851 mi
- 20/02/2012103,665 mi+2,158 mi
- 15/02/2013106,870 mi+3,205 mi
- 19/02/2014112,252 mi+5,382 mi
- 19/02/2014112,253 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/2015115,438 mi+3,185 mi
- 19/02/2016119,487 mi+4,049 mi
- 20/01/2017122,855 mi+3,368 mi
- 21/04/2018124,678 mi+1,823 mi
- 12/03/2019125,790 mi+1,112 mi
- 26/08/2020127,415 mi+1,625 mi
- 19/08/2021128,535 mi+1,120 mi
- 27/10/2022130,427 mi+1,892 mi
- 04/01/2024133,412 mi+2,985 mi
- 20/11/2025134,148 mi+736 mi
Average of roughly 2,783 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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