1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · 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
- 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: Below Average
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XIB 6381 Mileage History
- 20/02/200622,662 mi
- 27/02/200723,976 mi+1,314 mi
- 04/03/200824,994 mi+1,018 mi
- 24/02/200926,403 mi+1,409 mi
- 28/01/201027,076 mi+673 mi
- 18/01/201127,820 mi+744 mi
- 18/01/201228,594 mi+774 mi
- 11/01/201328,774 mi+180 mi
- 16/01/201429,066 mi+292 mi
- 28/01/201529,267 mi+201 mi
- 14/01/201629,596 mi+329 mi
- 11/01/201729,728 mi+132 mi
- 24/01/201829,862 mi+134 mi
- 24/01/201829,862 mi
- 21/02/201929,893 mi+31 mi
- 20/02/202029,906 mi+13 mi
- 11/02/202129,926 mi+20 mi
- 16/02/202229,980 mi+54 mi
- 25/01/202330,248 mi+268 mi
- 23/02/202430,694 mi+446 mi
- 23/02/202430,694 mi
Average of roughly 446 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
XIB 6381 MOT History
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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