£4,120
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 - Attractive and usable example
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 is an attractive and usable example with 131,000 miles, sold for £4,120. It features an attractive color combination, a good service history, recent exhaust work, and a working electric roof, making it a solid choice for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in a condition commensurate with its age, with some wear visible. The paintwork has some wear. There are no reported major issues, and it appears to be mechanically sound, having been driven a reasonable distance recently. However, it does require some reconditioning to bring it up to a higher standard.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290632F129930
Chassis No:
Odometer:
131,000 miles
N9 OOE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
We are pleased to offer this Mercedes SL 320 auto finished in Azurite Blue with the contrasting grey leather seats and wood trim, which really suits the lines.
Being a 1995/6 example means it has the facelift trim, which again makes it look a lot better than the earlier examples.
The SL appears to be in original specification with the factory hard top and wind deflector still in the boot.
The service history is good, with its service book containing 14 stamps (the last at 118,000 miles), which is complemented with a small collection of invoices and receipts.
Recent work includes a new cat (£574.80) and a brake fluid change / gearbox service and oil change (£626.10).
The paintwork condition is commensurate with the age and the interior is clean and tidy.
The Mercedes has a private plate included, which is a nice touch.
Matching Nankang tyres are fitted all round and the alloys are largely unmarked and the roof appears to work as it should.
Driven to our premises approximately 10...
Points of note
£1,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,950
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,520
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
130,883 miles
Registration Date
1996-01-02
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 12 2025 with 130,883 miles
Passed
On Feb 03 2025 with 129,007 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jan 31 2025 with 129,007 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Feb 13 2024 with 125,464 miles
Failed
On Feb 12 2024 with 125,464 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2023 with 125,356 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 09 2022 with 125,288 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2020 with 125,156 miles
Passed
On Jan 09 2019 with 124,958 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2016 with 124,814 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2015 with 119,677 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2014 with 116,991 miles
Passed
On Oct 15 2013 with 114,851 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2012 with 110,737 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2011 with 107,603 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2010 with 106,022 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2009 with 104,742 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On Oct 06 2008 with 102,568 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- both front body strength bars centre bobbing deteriorated
Passed
On Oct 08 2007 with 100,188 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2006 with 96,925 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed
On May 10 2006 with 91,975 miles
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