1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · N74 PRW
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 116,567 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N74 PRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2026
- 116,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N74 PRW Mileage History
- 13/07/2023111,501 mi
- 26/07/2023111,523 mi+22 mi
- 30/01/2025113,572 mi+2,049 mi
- 07/02/2025113,576 mi+4 mi
- 04/02/2026116,567 mi+2,991 mi
Average of roughly 1,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N74 PRW 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 (N74 PRW) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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