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S36 JBT

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,043 mi
Last recorded46,043 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 JBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,043 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,798 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,568 miles

Centre steering drag link ball joint rubber boot split at nearside

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,513 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,840 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,905 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,357 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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S36 JBT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S36 JBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S36 JBT registered?

S36 JBT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S36 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 JBT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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