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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S820 NBLMOT history

S820 NBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
45,490 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 NBL was last recorded at 45,490 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,000 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,490 miles
  • 2025 – 44,000 miles
  • 2024 – 43,647 miles
  • 2023 – 42,614 miles
  • 2022 – 41,625 miles
  • 2021 – 40,841 miles
  • 2020 – 39,721 miles
  • 2019 – 39,071 miles
  • 2018 – 38,409 miles
  • 2017 – 37,504 miles
  • 2016 – 36,849 miles
  • 2015 – 36,122 miles
  • 2014 – 34,937 miles
  • 2013 – 34,097 miles
  • 2012 – 32,889 miles
  • 2011 – 31,645 miles
  • 2010 – 31,185 miles
  • 2009 – 31,051 miles
  • 2008 – 30,979 miles
  • 2007 – 30,341 miles
  • 2005 – 29,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,490 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,490 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    256799655242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,000 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    922082972243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,647 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    652107128309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,614 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    375305417377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,625 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    635720019366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,841 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    547565411859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,721 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,721 miles
    Test number
    345147381622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,071 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    447689435590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,409 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,409 miles
    Test number
    486611911681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,504 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,504 miles
    Test number
    230608824773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,849 miles (+727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    391584990996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass36,122 miles (+1,185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    747596592855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear pads are starting to get a little low
  13. Pass34,937 miles (+840)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,937 miles
    Test number
    439364514467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brake pads are beginning to wear a little low
  14. Pass34,097 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,097 miles
    Test number
    745835413301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,889 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    549403512395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,645 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    396989011350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,185 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    490464970193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass31,051 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    174636279427
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear discs
  19. Pass30,979 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    414122268194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,341 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,341 miles
    Test number
    483558607060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    993525465369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 NBL

Does S820 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 NBL is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 NBL?
The MOT on S820 NBL is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 NBL done?
S820 NBL was recorded at 45,490 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 761 miles a year.
Has S820 NBL ever failed its MOT?
No. S820 NBL has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S820 NBL 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 S820 NBL find?
S820 NBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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