Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,199 cc
NS 3688MOT history
NS 3688 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,220 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NS 3688
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 4 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NS 3688 was last recorded at 117,220 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,481 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 739 miles
- Average per year
- 3,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,220 miles
- 2025 – 116,481 miles
- 2024 – 113,505 miles
- 2023 – 110,291 miles
- 2022 – 109,824 miles
- 2021 – 108,332 miles
- 2020 – 106,116 miles
- 2018 – 100,281 miles
- 2017 – 96,285 miles
- 2016 – 93,904 miles
- 2015 – 91,059 miles
- 2014 – 88,255 miles
- 2013 – 83,946 miles
- 2012 – 77,568 miles
- 2011 – 73,379 miles
- 2010 – 68,216 miles
- 2009 – 61,649 miles
- 2008 – 56,369 miles
- 2007 – 50,733 miles
- 2006 – 41,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,220 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,220 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,220 miles
- Test number
- 152947313586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,481 miles (+163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 116,481 miles
- Test number
- 933064231995
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,318 miles (+2,813)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,318 miles
- Test number
- 966801505231
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,505 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 113,505 miles
- Test number
- 814761066669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,500 miles (+3,209)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,500 miles
- Test number
- 113474449096
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,291 miles (+467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 110,291 miles
- Test number
- 317974049392
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,824 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 109,824 miles
- Test number
- 431815415442
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,824 miles (+1,492)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,824 miles
- Test number
- 771248175413
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,332 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,332 miles
- Test number
- 127798692805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,331 miles (+2,215)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,331 miles
- Test number
- 765539242492
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to back onto rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,116 miles (+5,835)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,116 miles
- Test number
- 487930740815
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,281 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 100,281 miles
- Test number
- 687068401895
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass96,285 miles (+2,381)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,285 miles
- Test number
- 564135090740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,904 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 93,904 miles
- Test number
- 954388801158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,059 miles (+2,804)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 91,059 miles
- Test number
- 429634385040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,255 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 88,255 miles
- Test number
- 747356154161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,946 miles (+6,378)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 83,946 miles
- Test number
- 248786523418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion on exhaust rear section.
- NoteFront tensioner bars,rubber buffers split.
Pass77,568 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,568 miles
- Test number
- 976738032117
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
- NoteSlight oil leak at engine
Fail77,568 miles (+4,189)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,568 miles
- Test number
- 565238532173
- DangerousSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
- NoteSlight oil leak at engine
Pass73,379 miles (+5,163)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,379 miles
- Test number
- 269022851137
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass68,216 miles (+6,567)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 68,216 miles
- Test number
- 202673830191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,649 miles (+5,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 61,649 miles
- Test number
- 614115029148
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass56,369 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 56,369 miles
- Test number
- 260906118148
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,733 miles (+8,896)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,733 miles
- Test number
- 622807017168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 41,837 miles
- Test number
- 542032026183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NS 3688
- What vehicle is registration NS 3688 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NS 3688 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Aug 1995. 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 NS 3688 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NS 3688 is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NS 3688?
- The MOT on NS 3688 is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NS 3688 done?
- NS 3688 was recorded at 117,220 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,771 miles a year.
- Has NS 3688 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NS 3688 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on NS 3688 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 NS 3688 find?
- NS 3688 passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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