1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · P94 FWP
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 82,363 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 3199cc
P94 FWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2026
- 82,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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P94 FWP Mileage History
- 30/03/202281,775 mi
- 12/04/202381,879 mi+104 mi
- 27/03/202481,965 mi+86 mi
- 20/03/202582,180 mi+215 mi
- 19/08/202682,363 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P94 FWP 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 (P94 FWP) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top rubber mount split (5.3.3”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top rubber mount split (5.3.”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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