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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 5,439 cc

NGL 50MOT history

NGL 50 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

NGL 50 black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,323 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NGL 50
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NGL 50 was last recorded at 78,323 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,607 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,716 miles
Average per year
4,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,323 miles
  • 2024 – 73,607 miles
  • 2023 – 70,305 miles
  • 2022 – 66,257 miles
  • 2021 – 64,161 miles
  • 2020 – 60,975 miles
  • 2019 – 56,636 miles
  • 2018 – 51,724 miles
  • 2017 – 44,219 miles
  • 2016 – 39,996 miles
  • 2015 – 35,449 miles
  • 2014 – 22,339 miles
  • 2013 – 19,589 miles
  • 2012 – 15,081 miles
  • 2011 – 11,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,323 miles (+4,716)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    798517409152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,607 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,607 miles
    Test number
    269430841373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    197179450018
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From Water Pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,305 miles (+4,048)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    124150113514
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak From Water Pump
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    143963865151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,253 miles (+2,080)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    236920432564
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,173 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    639885286948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,161 miles (+3,186)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    585402953012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear in tred area inner side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flakey corrosion over pipe work and center pipes as well (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flakey corrosion over pipes and center pipes as well (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    823956311150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,975 miles (+4,339)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    786377020422
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass56,636 miles (+4,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    499731340084
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,724 miles (+7,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    622639473352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,219 miles (+4,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,219 miles
    Test number
    416534635830
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass39,996 miles (+4,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    497843481424
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass35,449 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    627755064631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    229750705133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,147 miles (+5,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    289720805113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass22,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    199373094436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,339 miles (+2,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    466653294036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  20. Pass19,589 miles (+4,508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    309905603155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass15,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,081 miles
    Test number
    487289502100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,080 miles (+3,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,080 miles
    Test number
    838668702196
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

  23. Pass11,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,543 miles
    Test number
    217685621169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about NGL 50

What vehicle is registration NGL 50 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NGL 50 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2008. 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 NGL 50 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NGL 50 is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on NGL 50?
The MOT on NGL 50 is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NGL 50 done?
NGL 50 was recorded at 78,323 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
Has NGL 50 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NGL 50 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on NGL 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 NGL 50 find?
NGL 50 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber, and 4 more.

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