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B13 EJB

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,972 mi
Last recorded70,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 EJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,972 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front front hood undercovering loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 70,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge wear

Rear rear pads wearing

Fail 30 Mar 2023 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner edge wear

Rear rear pads wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF pipe silght corrosion and Other pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,661 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 59,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,709 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level on minimum. topped up 1.5 litres...

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,325 miles

engine oil level on minimum. topped up 1.5 litres...

Pass 22 Dec 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,088 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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B13 EJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B13 EJB, 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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B13 EJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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