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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 4,973 cc

96 BTJMOT history

96 BTJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,866 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
96 BTJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

96 BTJ was last recorded at 120,866 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,110 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,756 miles
Average per year
2,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,866 miles
  • 2025 – 117,110 miles
  • 2024 – 107,765 miles
  • 2023 – 103,254 miles
  • 2022 – 99,923 miles
  • 2021 – 96,181 miles
  • 2020 – 95,226 miles
  • 2019 – 95,220 miles
  • 2018 – 93,322 miles
  • 2017 – 92,072 miles
  • 2015 – 90,960 miles
  • 2014 – 90,525 miles
  • 2011 – 89,031 miles
  • 2009 – 88,275 miles
  • 2008 – 84,640 miles
  • 2007 – 78,530 miles
  • 2006 – 70,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,866 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,866 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    908618752486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,110 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    176143503930
    • AdvisoryRear axle Slight leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusting

  3. Fail117,098 miles (+9,333)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,098 miles
    Test number
    859679179485
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering has slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle has slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mountain area rusting

  4. Pass107,765 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    129923872793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,254 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,254 miles
    Test number
    684301529514
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,923 miles (+3,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,923 miles
    Test number
    111540193915
    • AdvisoryAll shocks and springs rusting
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel

  7. Pass96,181 miles (+955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    327836561142
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted. exhaust rusting

  8. Pass95,226 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,226 miles
    Test number
    619987079031
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting bodycovers slight oil leak

  9. Pass95,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    857797303054
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting. covers fitted

  10. Fail95,220 miles (+1,898)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    257133955358
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusting. covers fitted

  11. Pass93,322 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    101415004659
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    134472873364
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  13. Fail92,072 miles (+1,112)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    542209108315
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  14. Pass90,960 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    971886823806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,525 miles (+1,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,525 miles
    Test number
    196221154340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass89,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    649724761327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail89,031 miles (+216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    225324461346
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  18. Pass88,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    316713511075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,815 miles (+540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    996283511048
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass88,275 miles (+3,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    220031149383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,640 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    594017848374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,530 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    164841657316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    434105426485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 96 BTJ

What vehicle is registration 96 BTJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 96 BTJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Jan 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 96 BTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 96 BTJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 96 BTJ?
The MOT on 96 BTJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 96 BTJ done?
96 BTJ was recorded at 120,866 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,603 miles a year.
Has 96 BTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 96 BTJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 96 BTJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 96 BTJ find?
96 BTJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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