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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 2,746 cc

C5 NSWMOT history

C5 NSW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 139,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,360 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NSW was last recorded at 139,360 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,003 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,360 miles
  • 2024 – 139,003 miles
  • 2023 – 138,822 miles
  • 2022 – 138,609 miles
  • 2019 – 138,321 miles
  • 2018 – 137,879 miles
  • 2017 – 137,680 miles
  • 2015 – 137,479 miles
  • 2014 – 136,546 miles
  • 2012 – 134,581 miles
  • 2007 – 134,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,360 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,360 miles (+357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    709655266785
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass139,003 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    816847296784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,988 miles (+166)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,988 miles
    Test number
    849451712740
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass138,822 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,822 miles
    Test number
    355326721839
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail138,816 miles (+207)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,816 miles
    Test number
    846983913117
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass138,609 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    977827468338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,321 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,321 miles
    Test number
    489301740642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,879 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,879 miles
    Test number
    893117908859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

  9. Pass137,680 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,680 miles
    Test number
    232911544913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,479 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,479 miles
    Test number
    806782535145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    668679724148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail136,546 miles (+1,965)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    955136624120
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers start working when headlamps turned on or when horn is pressed

  13. Pass134,581 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    176969012274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    212885417264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NSW

Does C5 NSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NSW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NSW?
The MOT on C5 NSW is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NSW done?
C5 NSW was recorded at 139,360 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 259 miles a year.
Has C5 NSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NSW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 NSW 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 C5 NSW find?
C5 NSW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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