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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,799 cc

NS 4523MOT history

NS 4523 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
75,833 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NS 4523
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NS 4523 was last recorded at 75,833 miles on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2026: 75,833 miles, lower than 78,832 miles on 5 May 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,832 miles · 5 May 2026
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,833 miles
  • 2025 – 72,263 miles
  • 2022 – 72,259 miles
  • 2021 – 72,257 miles
  • 2019 – 68,813 miles
  • 2018 – 66,979 miles
  • 2017 – 65,439 miles
  • 2016 – 63,356 miles
  • 2014 – 55,458 miles
  • 2013 – 54,641 miles
  • 2012 – 54,033 miles
  • 2011 – 53,113 miles
  • 2010 – 49,126 miles
  • 2008 – 43,299 miles
  • 2007 – 42,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Corrosion to power steering pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,833 miles (-2,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,833 miles
    Test number
    575521268874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,832 miles (+6,569)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,832 miles
    Test number
    872349145258
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    883168901774
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to power steering pipes

  4. Fail72,263 miles (+4)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    936549474425
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears into flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to power steering pipes

  5. Pass72,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    953978490387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,257 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,257 miles
    Test number
    152651927442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,813 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    372707088857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    884748942020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,979 miles (+1,540)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    337916176816
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass65,439 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    588234462019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    316112012933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319368795153
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass55,458 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    288531544439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    648461363166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,641 miles (+608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    336178653167
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass54,033 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    608439342166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass53,113 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,113 miles
    Test number
    578209531196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,126 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,126 miles
    Test number
    641288890059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    814625378158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,299 miles (+739)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    802325078148
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass42,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    854341037128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,560 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    710521137120
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

Questions about NS 4523

What vehicle is registration NS 4523 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NS 4523 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 1993. 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 4523 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NS 4523 is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NS 4523?
The MOT on NS 4523 is valid until 27 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 4523 done?
NS 4523 was recorded at 75,833 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has NS 4523 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NS 4523 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on NS 4523 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NS 4523 find?
NS 4523 passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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