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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,966 cc

NWS 96MOT history

NWS 96 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
56,434 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NWS 96
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NWS 96 was last recorded at 56,434 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,236 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
2,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,434 miles
  • 2023 – 54,236 miles
  • 2022 – 54,140 miles
  • 2021 – 52,911 miles
  • 2020 – 49,372 miles
  • 2019 – 44,477 miles
  • 2018 – 38,000 miles
  • 2017 – 38,000 miles
  • 2016 – 32,177 miles
  • 2015 – 29,387 miles
  • 2014 – 27,592 miles
  • 2012 – 23,961 miles
  • 2011 – 21,073 miles
  • 2010 – 19,267 miles
  • 2009 – 17,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,434 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,434 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    318931205668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,236 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    776940501580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail54,234 miles (+94)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    890217710197
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass54,140 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    874394084335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,911 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    536647516232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,372 miles (+4,895)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    581172912044
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    840705865144
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,477 miles (+6,477)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    634823560146
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    651245355279
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail38,000 miles (+5,823)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    647951047090
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass32,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    588570164297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,177 miles (+2,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    835244903767
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass29,387 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    418017997848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,592 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    569497954161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR TYRE SHOWING AGE CRACKS

  15. Fail27,591 miles (+3,630)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,591 miles
    Test number
    325766254121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR TYRE SHOWING AGE CRACKS

  16. Pass23,961 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,961 miles
    Test number
    179523782226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,073 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,073 miles
    Test number
    859947611273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail21,057 miles (+1,790)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    936175511291
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass19,267 miles (+2,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,267 miles
    Test number
    133700590479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail17,051 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    332705239176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass17,051 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    772555639162
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Questions about NWS 96

What vehicle is registration NWS 96 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NWS 96 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Apr 2006. 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 NWS 96 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NWS 96 expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NWS 96?
The MOT on NWS 96 expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NWS 96 done?
NWS 96 was recorded at 56,434 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
Has NWS 96 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NWS 96 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on NWS 96 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 NWS 96 find?
NWS 96 passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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