1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · N831 MPV
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N831 MPV Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 19/08/2026
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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