1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · P235 AFE
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1996. Recorded mileage 99,039 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 4973cc
P235 AFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 99,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P235 AFE Mileage History
- 18/09/202398,564 mi
- 21/09/202398,565 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/202498,898 mi+333 mi
- 28/08/202599,039 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P235 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (P235 AFE) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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