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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

NEU 5MOT history

NEU 5 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

NEU 5 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 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,606 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NEU 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NEU 5 was last recorded at 67,606 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,834 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,606 miles
  • 2025 – 66,834 miles
  • 2024 – 64,335 miles
  • 2023 – 62,892 miles
  • 2022 – 61,651 miles
  • 2021 – 60,180 miles
  • 2020 – 59,175 miles
  • 2019 – 57,946 miles
  • 2018 – 57,735 miles
  • 2017 – 57,686 miles
  • 2016 – 54,287 miles
  • 2015 – 51,569 miles
  • 2014 – 50,774 miles
  • 2013 – 46,899 miles
  • 2012 – 43,765 miles
  • 2011 – 38,818 miles
  • 2010 – 29,964 miles
  • 2009 – 25,358 miles
  • 2008 – 19,472 miles
  • 2006 – 9,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,606 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All tyres cracked/perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,606 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    745096237650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,834 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    776689422784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,335 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    351869895688
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

  4. Fail64,330 miles (+1,438)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    958139062490
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked/perished in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front wheel bearings

  5. Pass62,892 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    776425026739
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front inner brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  6. Fail62,840 miles (+1,189)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    155946129376
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint attachment (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front inner brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBulb failure light on dash for rear fog lamp but fog lamp still works
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  7. Pass61,651 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    465743843880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,180 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    516512397074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,165 miles (+990)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    326966611330
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint in the front hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,175 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    147774061595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,946 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    698751996866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    486581995625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,735 miles (+49)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    670963743238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail57,686 miles (+3,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,686 miles
    Test number
    597774278220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,287 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    614349714564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber ball joint has slight play (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Fail54,265 miles (+2,696)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,265 miles
    Test number
    714909256874
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward balljoint below hub (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint airspring assembly (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryESP warning displayed, (ABS lamp operates correctly)
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass51,569 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,569 miles
    Test number
    482120458866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    159977364209
    • NoteAtten o/s mirror glass

  19. Fail50,774 miles (+3,875)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    885937064297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAtten o/s mirror glass

  20. Pass46,899 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,899 miles
    Test number
    909980273214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,765 miles (+4,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    166904532208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass38,818 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    296300131209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,964 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,964 miles
    Test number
    264767550233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,358 miles (+5,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,358 miles
    Test number
    722742039244
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall cut

  25. Pass19,472 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,472 miles
    Test number
    174625428256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,054 miles
    Test number
    840679146267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NEU 5

What vehicle is registration NEU 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NEU 5 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 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 NEU 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NEU 5 is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on NEU 5?
The MOT on NEU 5 is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NEU 5 done?
NEU 5 was recorded at 67,606 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has NEU 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NEU 5 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on NEU 5 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 NEU 5 find?
NEU 5 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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