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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

NCB 15MOT history

NCB 15 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

NCB 15 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,397 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NCB 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NCB 15 was last recorded at 43,397 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,599 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
1,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,397 miles
  • 2025 – 42,599 miles
  • 2024 – 42,201 miles
  • 2023 – 41,423 miles
  • 2022 – 40,930 miles
  • 2021 – 39,735 miles
  • 2019 – 38,553 miles
  • 2018 – 36,489 miles
  • 2017 – 35,067 miles
  • 2016 – 34,114 miles
  • 2014 – 31,491 miles
  • 2013 – 27,524 miles
  • 2011 – 19,362 miles
  • 2010 – 11,100 miles
  • 2009 – 8,183 miles
  • 2008 – 5,009 miles
  • 2007 – 4,484 miles
  • 2006 – 4,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,397 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    270799642929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass42,599 miles (+398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    435095587062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront x2 and nearside rear suspension units gaiters split
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    42,201 miles
    Test number
    773549192643
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront x2 and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

  4. Fail42,201 miles (+778)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,201 miles
    Test number
    741019032986
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront x2 and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

  5. Pass41,423 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,423 miles
    Test number
    115969891540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryX2 front and nearside rear air suspension gaiters split

  6. Pass40,930 miles (+1,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    232370369119
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and wear towards inner edge
    • AdvisoryX2 front and nearside rear air suspension unit gaiters split

  7. Pass39,735 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,735 miles
    Test number
    200175714722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    321067713620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

  9. Fail38,553 miles (+2,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    377668827217
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and nearside rear air suspension units gaiters split

  10. Pass36,489 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,489 miles
    Test number
    287483057213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass35,067 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,067 miles
    Test number
    467270184816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,114 miles (+2,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,114 miles
    Test number
    516543628004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass31,491 miles (+3,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    787977554348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail27,524 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    267007553397
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass27,524 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    406897153465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    295423633023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,020 miles (+4,658)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    747313833029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass19,362 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,362 miles
    Test number
    138291811349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,100 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,100 miles
    Test number
    720258400330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,975 miles (+2,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,975 miles
    Test number
    180932100303
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass8,183 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,183 miles
    Test number
    882372609353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass5,009 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,009 miles
    Test number
    493110778255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,484 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    4,484 miles
    Test number
    542305117248
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass4,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    4,157 miles
    Test number
    461231426205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NCB 15

What vehicle is registration NCB 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NCB 15 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NCB 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NCB 15 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on NCB 15?
The MOT on NCB 15 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NCB 15 done?
NCB 15 was recorded at 43,397 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,990 miles a year.
Has NCB 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NCB 15 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on NCB 15 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 NCB 15 find?
NCB 15 passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2, and 1 more.

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