1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N344 GUD
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 231,940 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N344 GUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 231,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N344 GUD Mileage History
- 22/11/2023226,674 mi
- 08/12/2023226,675 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2024228,373 mi+1,698 mi
- 11/11/2025231,937 mi+3,564 mi
- 18/11/2025231,940 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N344 GUD 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 (N344 GUD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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