1996 Mercedes SL 6.0L Petrol · N657 BEM
1996 Mercedes SL (6.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 103,746 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 5987cc
N657 BEM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 103,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N657 BEM Mileage History
- 28/06/2022102,888 mi
- 19/06/2023103,167 mi+279 mi
- 26/09/2024103,746 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 382 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N657 BEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Sl (N657 BEM) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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