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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

X57 NKMMOT history

X57 NKM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

X57 NKM blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,185 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X57 NKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X57 NKM was last recorded at 83,185 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,754 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
2,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,185 miles
  • 2025 – 82,754 miles
  • 2024 – 82,575 miles
  • 2023 – 82,193 miles
  • 2022 – 81,684 miles
  • 2021 – 81,334 miles
  • 2020 – 80,511 miles
  • 2019 – 79,209 miles
  • 2018 – 77,509 miles
  • 2017 – 74,640 miles
  • 2016 – 71,857 miles
  • 2015 – 68,854 miles
  • 2014 – 65,638 miles
  • 2013 – 63,630 miles
  • 2012 – 60,896 miles
  • 2011 – 56,933 miles
  • 2010 – 54,171 miles
  • 2009 – 51,236 miles
  • 2008 – 48,127 miles
  • 2006 – 42,336 miles
  • 2005 – 37,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,185 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,185 miles (+431)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    145410673238
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,754 miles (+179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    794882888020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,575 miles (+382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    970621124428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,193 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    871150423881
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog/aux light in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail82,160 miles (+476)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    236055409615
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    324404018561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail81,684 miles (+350)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    610029673987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,334 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    214611796090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,511 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    300393111447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,209 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,209 miles
    Test number
    351123496150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,509 miles (+2,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    161646260756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished outer edges

  12. Pass74,640 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,640 miles
    Test number
    107813021382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass71,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    771896778413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,857 miles (+3,003)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    726295036129
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

  15. Pass68,854 miles (+3,216)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,854 miles
    Test number
    529649205044
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass65,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    235236204021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,638 miles (+2,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    785356304063
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

  18. Pass63,630 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,630 miles
    Test number
    579022123012
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass60,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    119703312447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,896 miles (+3,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    526773612010
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  21. Pass56,933 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    139840711491
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail56,929 miles (+2,758)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    627886101096
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass54,171 miles (+2,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,171 miles
    Test number
    260710120049
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass51,236 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,236 miles
    Test number
    391246229055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,127 miles (+5,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    740780018063
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass42,336 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    492506646493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    663414135368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X57 NKM

Does X57 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X57 NKM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X57 NKM?
The MOT on X57 NKM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X57 NKM done?
X57 NKM was recorded at 83,185 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
Has X57 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X57 NKM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X57 NKM 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 X57 NKM find?
X57 NKM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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