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96 BTJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 BTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,110 miles

Rear axle Slight leak

power steering slight leak

rear subframe rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2025 117,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering has slight leak

rear axle has slight leak

rear subframe mountain area rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,254 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 99,923 miles

all shocks and springs rusting

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,181 miles

covers fitted. exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,226 miles

exhaust rusting bodycovers slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,220 miles

exhaust rusting. covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 95,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusting. covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,322 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,072 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,072 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 90,960 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 89,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,815 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,640 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,530 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,717 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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96 BTJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 96 BTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 96 BTJ registered?

96 BTJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is 96 BTJ safe to buy?

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