1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N652 BMT
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 1996. Recorded mileage 122,113 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N652 BMT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2022
- 122,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N652 BMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (N652 BMT) between November 2005 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
N652 BMT Mileage History
- 30/11/200579,166 mi
- 12/12/200579,292 mi+126 mi
- 13/03/200879,797 mi+505 mi
- 14/03/200879,799 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/200985,391 mi+5,592 mi
- 29/03/201097,581 mi+12,190 mi
- 05/04/2011108,160 mi+10,579 mi
- 26/05/2015110,431 mi+2,271 mi
- 03/06/2015110,432 mi+1 mi
- 11/05/2016112,230 mi+1,798 mi
- 03/07/2017113,220 mi+990 mi
- 07/07/2017113,227 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/2018114,183 mi+956 mi
- 05/07/2018114,183 mi
- 05/07/2019116,858 mi+2,675 mi
- 17/11/2020118,881 mi+2,023 mi
- 21/12/2020118,884 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/2021120,806 mi+1,922 mi
- 09/04/2022122,113 mi+1,307 mi
Average of roughly 2,626 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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