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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

L1 NJHMOT history

L1 NJH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L1 NJH silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,175 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 NJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 NJH was last recorded at 43,175 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,154 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,175 miles
  • 2025 – 43,154 miles
  • 2024 – 42,051 miles
  • 2023 – 41,693 miles
  • 2022 – 41,473 miles
  • 2021 – 41,119 miles
  • 2020 – 40,580 miles
  • 2019 – 39,993 miles
  • 2018 – 39,640 miles
  • 2017 – 39,024 miles
  • 2016 – 38,737 miles
  • 2015 – 37,970 miles
  • 2014 – 34,680 miles
  • 2013 – 31,385 miles
  • 2012 – 29,856 miles
  • 2011 – 24,809 miles
  • 2010 – 22,297 miles
  • 2009 – 18,389 miles
  • 2008 – 13,613 miles
  • 2007 – 9,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,175 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,175 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    235211739874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass43,154 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,154 miles
    Test number
    529069325812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,051 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    685217738209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,693 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    363380746192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass41,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    900616868301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,472 miles (+353)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    624256134098
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,119 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    951611898961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass40,580 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    40,580 miles
    Test number
    783894527209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,993 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    739588086626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass39,640 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    221276510826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,024 miles (+287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    468937088180
    • AdvisoryMulti function display indicates fault with charging system
  12. Pass38,737 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    301831844787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,970 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    245449525446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,680 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    928058724177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,385 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,385 miles
    Test number
    835988923146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,856 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,856 miles
    Test number
    398444922153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,809 miles (+2,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    978614071074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass22,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    352489630288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,297 miles (+3,908)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    631729930257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass18,389 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,389 miles
    Test number
    984672839220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,613 miles (+4,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,613 miles
    Test number
    624259438267
    • NoteMirror control not working.
  22. Fail9,365 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,365 miles
    Test number
    302445337461
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass9,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,365 miles
    Test number
    620075837268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 NJH

Does L1 NJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 NJH is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 NJH?
The MOT on L1 NJH is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 NJH done?
L1 NJH was recorded at 43,175 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has L1 NJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 NJH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 NJH 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 L1 NJH find?
L1 NJH passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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