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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

NEN 50MOT history

NEN 50 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

NEN 50 blue 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,841 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NEN 50
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NEN 50 was last recorded at 116,841 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,698 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,841 miles
  • 2024 – 114,698 miles
  • 2022 – 112,774 miles
  • 2020 – 104,595 miles
  • 2019 – 102,562 miles
  • 2018 – 93,845 miles
  • 2017 – 87,939 miles
  • 2016 – 87,291 miles
  • 2015 – 84,546 miles
  • 2014 – 81,240 miles
  • 2013 – 78,575 miles
  • 2012 – 78,375 miles
  • 2011 – 71,198 miles
  • 2010 – 63,968 miles
  • 2009 – 53,696 miles
  • 2008 – 44,033 miles
  • 2007 – 37,505 miles
  • 2006 – 28,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,841 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,841 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,841 miles
    Test number
    126179485324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,698 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,698 miles
    Test number
    739896971416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,509 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    255295139915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,502 miles (+1,728)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,502 miles
    Test number
    840951262649
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass112,774 miles (+8,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    919775558086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass104,595 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    470252806255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,562 miles (+8,717)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    727539462081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,845 miles (+5,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    927086190910
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass87,939 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    168250311072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,291 miles (+2,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    711383782660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass84,546 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,546 miles
    Test number
    435491121491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,240 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    376185474447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,575 miles (+200)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    669891683264
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust hanger detached, but does not affect the system
    • NoteNearside rear tyres has a cut around diameter, not showing cords
    • NoteRear tyres nearing limit
  14. Pass78,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    679432212259
    • NoteTyre pressure warning on dash
  15. Fail78,375 miles (+7,177)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    536570282129
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass71,198 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,198 miles
    Test number
    357113631105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,968 miles (+10,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    290553170264
    • NoteNearside front torque arm ball joint boot split
  18. Pass53,696 miles (+9,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    374733499205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    680050498237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,033 miles (+6,528)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    444304188231
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
  21. Pass37,505 miles (+9,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,505 miles
    Test number
    742044077256
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass28,300 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    551127876279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,294 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    882755476200
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about NEN 50

What vehicle is registration NEN 50 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NEN 50 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Oct 2003. 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 NEN 50 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NEN 50 is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on NEN 50?
The MOT on NEN 50 is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NEN 50 done?
NEN 50 was recorded at 116,841 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has NEN 50 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NEN 50 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on NEN 50 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 NEN 50 find?
NEN 50 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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