1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P286 BNW
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 89,970 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P286 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 89,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P286 BNW Mileage History
- 12/07/202286,620 mi
- 12/07/202286,620 mi
- 02/08/202386,920 mi+300 mi
- 01/08/202487,352 mi+432 mi
- 13/04/202689,970 mi+2,618 mi
Average of roughly 893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P286 BNW 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 (P286 BNW) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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