1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N266 DKK
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1996. Recorded mileage 126,614 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N266 DKK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2022
- 126,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N266 DKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (N266 DKK) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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