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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

NSV 174MOT history

NSV 174 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,600 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSV 174
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSV 174 was last recorded at 146,600 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,630 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
970 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,600 miles
  • 2024 – 145,630 miles
  • 2022 – 142,142 miles
  • 2021 – 132,929 miles
  • 2020 – 129,217 miles
  • 2019 – 123,115 miles
  • 2018 – 117,551 miles
  • 2017 – 113,476 miles
  • 2016 – 109,879 miles
  • 2015 – 105,571 miles
  • 2014 – 102,439 miles
  • 2013 – 98,930 miles
  • 2012 – 93,502 miles
  • 2011 – 85,990 miles
  • 2010 – 81,943 miles
  • 2009 – 79,652 miles
  • 2008 – 76,334 miles
  • 2007 – 69,254 miles
  • 2006 – 65,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,600 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    296013715389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,600 miles (+970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,600 miles
    Test number
    325627932843
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,630 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,630 miles
    Test number
    245268503980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,142 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,142 miles
    Test number
    226295237200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,929 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    297648679132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,217 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    340798514029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,115 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    577217053575
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,551 miles (+4,075)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    305596864268
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass113,476 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,476 miles
    Test number
    651240777607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,879 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,879 miles
    Test number
    967141703224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass105,571 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,571 miles
    Test number
    446468254793
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust system front bracket fractured

  12. Pass102,439 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    646327644248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,930 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,930 miles
    Test number
    376818743229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,502 miles (+7,512)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,502 miles
    Test number
    845521392115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSteering lock does not appear to work

  15. Pass85,990 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    578477181183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,943 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,943 miles
    Test number
    270638280455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,652 miles (+3,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    201905279162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass76,334 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    784015078156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,254 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    222791587160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    103418266117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSV 174

What vehicle is registration NSV 174 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSV 174 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 NSV 174 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSV 174 is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on NSV 174?
The MOT on NSV 174 is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSV 174 done?
NSV 174 was recorded at 146,600 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has NSV 174 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSV 174 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on NSV 174 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 NSV 174 find?
NSV 174 passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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