Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc
L40 NGRMOT history
L40 NGR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 125,773 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,340 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 NGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 NGR was last recorded at 125,773 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 1,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 124,337 miles · 12 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,436 miles
- Average per year
- 5,340 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,773 miles
- 2021 – 124,337 miles
- 2019 – 115,914 miles
- 2018 – 106,639 miles
- 2017 – 101,279 miles
- 2016 – 95,780 miles
- 2015 – 94,376 miles
- 2014 – 89,367 miles
- 2013 – 81,095 miles
- 2012 – 74,632 miles
- 2011 – 65,541 miles
- 2010 – 59,629 miles
- 2009 – 46,950 miles
- 2008 – 46,314 miles
- 2007 – 43,846 miles
- 2005 – 24,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,773 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,773 miles (+1,436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 125,773 miles
- Test number
- 851639504241
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass124,337 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 124,337 miles
- Test number
- 538446353881
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,337 miles (+8,423)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,337 miles
- Test number
- 990802893749
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,914 miles (+9,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,914 miles
- Test number
- 188254719751
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
Pass106,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 970156458722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,639 miles (+5,360)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,639 miles
- Test number
- 765275504487
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass101,279 miles (+5,499)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,279 miles
- Test number
- 742076293752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,780 miles (+1,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 95,780 miles
- Test number
- 115595951186
- AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped in zone b
- AdvisoryWiper blades getting worn
Pass94,376 miles (+5,009)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,376 miles
- Test number
- 617019762308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front split in sidewall no ply or chords exposed at test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS UNDER BONNET AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SOME COMPONENTS NOT SEEN FOR INSP
Pass89,367 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 89,367 miles
- Test number
- 476606904275
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail89,366 miles (+8,271)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,366 miles
- Test number
- 315366404462
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,095 miles (+6,463)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,095 miles
- Test number
- 898622173086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,632 miles (+9,091)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,632 miles
- Test number
- 129394472432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,541 miles (+5,912)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,541 miles
- Test number
- 438266441172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,629 miles (+12,679)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,629 miles
- Test number
- 223146960452
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear number plate poor condition
Pass46,950 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,950 miles
- Test number
- 671505479170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,314 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 46,314 miles
- Test number
- 253015548364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,846 miles (+19,627)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,846 miles
- Test number
- 463753777184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 24,219 miles
- Test number
- 743433415372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 NGR
- Does L40 NGR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 NGR expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 NGR?
- The MOT on L40 NGR expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 NGR done?
- L40 NGR was recorded at 125,773 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
- Has L40 NGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 NGR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L40 NGR 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 L40 NGR find?
- L40 NGR passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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