1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 6.0L Petrol · SL 9715

The most recent MOT test on 2 May 2025 at 68,037 miles returned a clean pass with no defects recorded. This continues a stable maintenance trend: the vehicle has passed every test since at least 2020 without a single advisory or failure. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural issues, which indicates consistent upkeep and a lack of developing faults over the past five years. The mileage of 68,037 is low for a 1996 model, averaging roughly 2,268 miles per year. However, the annual usage between tests is exceptionally light. From the November 2020 test at 67,072 miles to the May 2025 test at 68,037 miles, the car covered only 965 miles in about four and a half years. This pattern of minimal use suggests the vehicle may have been stored or driven very infrequently, which can lead to problems such as perished rubber seals, dried-out suspension bushes, and corrosion on brake discs or calipers from lack of regular operation. Given the car's age and low-mileage history, a buyer should inspect for structural corrosion, particularly on the chassis legs, sills, and suspension mounting points. Check all rubber components, including engine mounts, anti-roll bar bushes, and coolant hoses, for cracking or hardening. The braking system warrants close attention: binding calipers or seized sliders are common on cars that stand for long periods. A professional inspection of the cooling system and fuel lines for age-related degradation is also advisable, as the clean MOT record does not guarantee freedom from hidden deterioration.