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When is the MOT due for N3 KSW?

The MOT for N3 KSW is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N3 KSW?

The recorded mileage for N3 KSW is 66,721 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N3 KSW ULEZ compliant?

No, N3 KSW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N3 KSW

N3 KSW

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 66,721 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 66,721 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

2799cc

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N3 KSW Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
66,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (37 mentions)

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N3 KSW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 09:53

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (N3 KSW) between August 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (37 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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N3 KSW Mileage History

03/08/200527,940 mi
08/08/200630,014 mi+2,074 mi
10/08/200732,199 mi+2,185 mi
10/08/200732,199 mi
06/08/200833,692 mi+1,493 mi
06/08/200935,486 mi+1,794 mi
13/08/201038,714 mi+3,228 mi
11/08/201140,217 mi+1,503 mi
11/08/201140,217 mi
03/08/201241,733 mi+1,516 mi
03/08/201241,733 mi
03/08/201343,057 mi+1,324 mi
21/08/201443,479 mi+422 mi
28/05/201543,553 mi+74 mi
18/05/201643,950 mi+397 mi
18/05/201744,088 mi+138 mi
17/05/201844,893 mi+805 mi
15/05/201944,955 mi+62 mi
19/05/202145,983 mi+1,028 mi
12/05/202248,610 mi+2,627 mi
27/04/202352,966 mi+4,356 mi
14/05/202458,644 mi+5,678 mi
12/05/202564,202 mi+5,558 mi
13/05/202564,202 mi
20/05/202666,721 mi+2,519 mi

Average of roughly 1,865 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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