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When is the MOT due for 38 BL?

The MOT for 38 BL is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of 38 BL?

The recorded mileage for 38 BL is 92,054 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is 38 BL ULEZ compliant?

No, 38 BL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · 38 BL

38 BL

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 92,054 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1996
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 92,054 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

4973cc

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38 BL Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
92,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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38 BL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 08:40

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Sl (38 BL) between September 2005 and January 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)”.

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38 BL Mileage History

03/09/200557,776 mi
07/09/200774,896 mi+17,120 mi
12/06/200880,144 mi+5,248 mi
14/06/200880,144 mi
11/06/200983,658 mi+3,514 mi
11/06/201084,824 mi+1,166 mi
19/07/201185,889 mi+1,065 mi
21/07/201185,893 mi+4 mi
20/07/201287,024 mi+1,131 mi
25/07/201287,233 mi+209 mi
21/02/201487,427 mi+194 mi
10/06/201587,774 mi+347 mi
10/06/201587,774 mi
23/08/201688,506 mi+732 mi
20/12/201888,579 mi+73 mi
03/01/202088,837 mi+258 mi
18/12/202088,858 mi+21 mi
18/12/202088,858 mi
05/01/202288,957 mi+99 mi
12/12/202290,320 mi+1,363 mi
12/12/202290,320 mi
09/01/202491,470 mi+1,150 mi
03/01/202591,830 mi+360 mi
05/01/202692,054 mi+224 mi
05/01/202692,054 mi

Average of roughly 1,685 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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