1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N173 CJA
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 53,427 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N173 CJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 53,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N173 CJA 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 (N173 CJA) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
N173 CJA Mileage History
- 31/01/202352,396 mi
- 07/05/202452,882 mi+486 mi
- 24/06/202553,216 mi+334 mi
- 26/06/202553,216 mi
- 03/06/202653,427 mi+211 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 5 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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