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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · XIB 6381

XIB 6381

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25/03/1996. Recorded mileage 30,694 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin
1996 · Personal Export
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/02/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
30,694 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/02/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
3199cc

XIB 6381 Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
  • 30,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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XIB 6381 Mileage History

  1. 20/02/200622,662 mi
  2. 27/02/200723,976 mi+1,314 mi
  3. 04/03/200824,994 mi+1,018 mi
  4. 24/02/200926,403 mi+1,409 mi
  5. 28/01/201027,076 mi+673 mi
  6. 18/01/201127,820 mi+744 mi
  7. 18/01/201228,594 mi+774 mi
  8. 11/01/201328,774 mi+180 mi
  9. 16/01/201429,066 mi+292 mi
  10. 28/01/201529,267 mi+201 mi
  11. 14/01/201629,596 mi+329 mi
  12. 11/01/201729,728 mi+132 mi
  13. 24/01/201829,862 mi+134 mi
  14. 24/01/201829,862 mi
  15. 21/02/201929,893 mi+31 mi
  16. 20/02/202029,906 mi+13 mi
  17. 11/02/202129,926 mi+20 mi
  18. 16/02/202229,980 mi+54 mi
  19. 25/01/202330,248 mi+268 mi
  20. 23/02/202430,694 mi+446 mi
  21. 23/02/202430,694 mi

Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

XIB 6381 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (XIB 6381) between February 2006 and February 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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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