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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L54 NEHMOT history

L54 NEH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,394 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 NEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 NEH was last recorded at 109,394 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,117 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,277 miles
Average per year
1,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,394 miles
  • 2025 – 105,117 miles
  • 2024 – 102,142 miles
  • 2023 – 101,259 miles
  • 2022 – 98,359 miles
  • 2021 – 92,810 miles
  • 2019 – 87,074 miles
  • 2018 – 86,612 miles
  • 2017 – 86,315 miles
  • 2016 – 86,100 miles
  • 2015 – 84,358 miles
  • 2014 – 82,352 miles
  • 2010 – 79,802 miles
  • 2009 – 78,636 miles
  • 2008 – 75,783 miles
  • 2007 – 72,285 miles
  • 2006 – 69,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,394 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,394 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    206210366200
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,394 miles (+4,277)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,394 miles
    Test number
    272554730553
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    342337309983
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail105,117 miles (+2,975)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    225525273168
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,142 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    317917414980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,259 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    236424337914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    172528993035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,359 miles (+5,549)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,359 miles
    Test number
    539823142249
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,810 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,810 miles
    Test number
    863780753441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    831430955453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail87,074 miles (+462)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    308189758830
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached retaining washer corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    141002221191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,612 miles (+297)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    562298726504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass86,315 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    332321497556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,100 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    458376817135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,358 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,358 miles
    Test number
    905336105145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass82,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    107667004128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,352 miles (+2,550)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    226642104443
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

  19. Pass79,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    431368950142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail79,802 miles (+1,166)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    712878850152
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,636 miles (+2,853)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    940437469114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail75,783 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    103881468115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass75,783 miles (+3,498)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,783 miles
    Test number
    924761568109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass72,285 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    200780667172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    260070166156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L54 NEH

Does L54 NEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 NEH is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L54 NEH?
The MOT on L54 NEH is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L54 NEH done?
L54 NEH was recorded at 109,394 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,984 miles a year.
Has L54 NEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 NEH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L54 NEH 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 L54 NEH find?
L54 NEH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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