1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P2 OSL
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 88,498 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P2 OSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 88,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P2 OSL 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 (P2 OSL) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P2 OSL Mileage History
- 16/05/202288,035 mi
- 19/05/202388,093 mi+58 mi
- 11/06/202488,138 mi+45 mi
- 13/06/202488,191 mi+53 mi
- 20/06/202588,498 mi+307 mi
Average of roughly 149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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