1996 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · P956 DUD
1996 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 99,735 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,735 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
P956 DUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 99,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P956 DUD Mileage History
- 14/06/202296,003 mi
- 23/06/202397,494 mi+1,491 mi
- 14/06/202498,322 mi+828 mi
- 24/06/202599,735 mi+1,413 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P956 DUD 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 Sl (P956 DUD) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
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