1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P45 BDO
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 111,434 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P45 BDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 111,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P45 BDO 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 (P45 BDO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
P45 BDO Mileage History
- 20/07/2023111,033 mi
- 17/07/2024111,228 mi+195 mi
- 01/07/2025111,329 mi+101 mi
- 16/07/2026111,434 mi+105 mi
- 21/07/2026111,434 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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