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MBZ 4636

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,302 mi
Last recorded134,302 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4636
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 132,521 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 130,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 128,438 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 125,710 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 122,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,423 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 122,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 92,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust starting to rust

front pads 12mm left

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on both edges

nearside side rear tyre 3to4mm tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear pads 5to6mm left

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,804 miles

exhaust starting to rust

front pads 12mm left

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on both edges

nearside side rear tyre 3to4mm tread

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear pads 5to6mm left

Pass 18 May 2006 85,441 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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MBZ 4636 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBZ 4636, 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 MBZ 4636 registered?

MBZ 4636 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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