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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

V1 NWBMOT history

V1 NWB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V1 NWB silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,258 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 NWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 NWB was last recorded at 53,258 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,536 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,258 miles
  • 2025 – 52,536 miles
  • 2024 – 51,725 miles
  • 2023 – 50,955 miles
  • 2022 – 50,357 miles
  • 2021 – 49,643 miles
  • 2020 – 48,988 miles
  • 2019 – 48,513 miles
  • 2018 – 47,494 miles
  • 2017 – 46,264 miles
  • 2015 – 44,320 miles
  • 2014 – 43,641 miles
  • 2013 – 42,710 miles
  • 2012 – 41,587 miles
  • 2011 – 40,504 miles
  • 2010 – 39,334 miles
  • 2009 – 36,894 miles
  • 2008 – 34,999 miles
  • 2007 – 32,787 miles
  • 2006 – 30,280 miles
  • 2005 – 27,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,258 miles (+722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    440081327236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass52,536 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    212150763681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,725 miles (+770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,725 miles
    Test number
    428199289530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass50,955 miles (+598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    465360455057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,357 miles (+714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    877053764858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,643 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,643 miles
    Test number
    731322349745
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,988 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    697898613546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,513 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,513 miles
    Test number
    125962294958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,494 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    450457308459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,264 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,264 miles
    Test number
    575955050265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,835 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    301351809244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,320 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    456208654666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,641 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    527893984267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,710 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    277994583215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,587 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,587 miles
    Test number
    918809172290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,504 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,504 miles
    Test number
    389376171438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,334 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,334 miles
    Test number
    242746080216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,894 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,894 miles
    Test number
    344449279259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,874 miles (+1,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    261402979226
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,999 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    992449568293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,787 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    642148477245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,280 miles (+2,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,280 miles
    Test number
    414094186249
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass27,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    754008595210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 NWB

Does V1 NWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 NWB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 NWB?
The MOT on V1 NWB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 NWB done?
V1 NWB was recorded at 53,258 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has V1 NWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 NWB has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on V1 NWB 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 V1 NWB find?
V1 NWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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