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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,799 cc

S36 JBTMOT history

S36 JBT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
46,043 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 JBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 JBT was last recorded at 46,043 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,720 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
1,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,043 miles
  • 2024 – 45,720 miles
  • 2023 – 45,496 miles
  • 2022 – 45,192 miles
  • 2021 – 45,072 miles
  • 2020 – 44,798 miles
  • 2019 – 44,099 miles
  • 2018 – 43,027 miles
  • 2017 – 40,762 miles
  • 2016 – 39,836 miles
  • 2015 – 38,798 miles
  • 2014 – 38,291 miles
  • 2013 – 37,951 miles
  • 2012 – 37,568 miles
  • 2011 – 36,590 miles
  • 2010 – 34,762 miles
  • 2009 – 32,513 miles
  • 2008 – 29,840 miles
  • 2007 – 27,905 miles
  • 2006 – 25,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,043 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    228327213336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,720 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    768620317545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,496 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,496 miles
    Test number
    451735536687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,192 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,192 miles
    Test number
    364427482578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,072 miles (+274)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    836743746938
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,798 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    235672685105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,099 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    919207691424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,027 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,027 miles
    Test number
    255177621879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,762 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    364973491149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,836 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    662079718721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,798 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    349966745461
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread

  12. Fail38,798 miles (+507)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,798 miles
    Test number
    297724845220
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r+n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread

  13. Pass38,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    307165144412
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail38,291 miles (+340)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    327435844464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass37,951 miles (+383)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    785426223218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass37,568 miles (+978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    787957922242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre steering drag link ball joint rubber boot split at nearside

  17. Pass36,590 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    376957621468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,762 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    511828430255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,513 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    593160549239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,840 miles (+1,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    172040048222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass27,905 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,905 miles
    Test number
    864196137292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,357 miles
    Test number
    120552646238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S36 JBT

Does S36 JBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 JBT is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S36 JBT?
The MOT on S36 JBT is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 JBT done?
S36 JBT was recorded at 46,043 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,075 miles a year.
Has S36 JBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 JBT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on S36 JBT 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 S36 JBT find?
S36 JBT passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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