1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · N104 ARM
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 139,427 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N104 ARM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 139,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N104 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (N104 ARM) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N104 ARM Mileage History
- 17/08/2022137,704 mi
- 24/08/2023139,422 mi+1,718 mi
- 10/10/2023139,427 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,502 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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