1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · N967 CVC
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 75,598 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N967 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 75,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N967 CVC 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 (N967 CVC) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
N967 CVC Mileage History
- 01/12/202174,165 mi
- 01/05/202374,414 mi+249 mi
- 19/07/202475,089 mi+675 mi
- 20/07/202475,095 mi+6 mi
- 14/02/202675,598 mi+503 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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