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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

S12 NEOMOT history

S12 NEO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

S12 NEO black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
79,396 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 NEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 NEO was last recorded at 79,396 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2014: 61,810 miles, lower than 74,373 miles on 31 May 2014.

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
79,391 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,396 miles
  • 2022 – 76,044 miles
  • 2019 – 75,081 miles
  • 2018 – 72,763 miles
  • 2017 – 70,923 miles
  • 2016 – 67,957 miles
  • 2015 – 64,341 miles
  • 2014 – 61,810 miles
  • 2013 – 54,698 miles
  • 2012 – 47,303 miles
  • 2011 – 42,899 miles
  • 2010 – 37,668 miles
  • 2009 – 32,790 miles
  • 2007 – 21,114 miles
  • 2006 – 14,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,396 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,396 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    385391974946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,391 miles (+3,347)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,391 miles
    Test number
    214617443149
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,044 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,044 miles
    Test number
    873942625800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,081 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    921920079278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,763 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    690149157152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,923 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    117403800134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,957 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    171621573030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,341 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    483319445971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,810 miles (-12,563)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    887345854194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail74,373 miles (+19,675)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    136811954198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass54,698 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    275436763113
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBonnet waring light on
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  12. Fail54,696 miles (+7,393)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,696 miles
    Test number
    815372263139
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteBonnet waring light on
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  13. Pass47,303 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,303 miles
    Test number
    446525342120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side front wheel outer edge slightly damaged
    • NoteSrs light on

  14. Fail47,301 miles (+4,402)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    237723642130
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/side front wheel outer edge slightly damaged
    • NoteSrs light on

  15. Pass42,899 miles (+5,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    739803041122
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront tension bar securing bolt missing

  16. Pass37,668 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    303207960158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    471347469160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail32,790 miles (+11,676)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    702137869146
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,114 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    370457007494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,552 miles
    Test number
    293440906278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 NEO

Does S12 NEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 NEO expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 NEO?
The MOT on S12 NEO expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 NEO done?
S12 NEO was recorded at 79,396 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
Has S12 NEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 NEO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 NEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 NEO find?
S12 NEO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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