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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y5 NJSMOT history

Y5 NJS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

Y5 NJS 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,847 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NJS
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
9 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NJS was last recorded at 152,847 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2017: 140,107 miles, lower than 140,234 miles on 2 Jun 2016.

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
151,923 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,847 miles
  • 2025 – 151,923 miles
  • 2024 – 151,175 miles
  • 2022 – 149,570 miles
  • 2021 – 148,722 miles
  • 2020 – 148,091 miles
  • 2018 – 144,039 miles
  • 2017 – 140,107 miles
  • 2016 – 140,234 miles
  • 2014 – 133,442 miles
  • 2013 – 129,680 miles
  • 2012 – 123,279 miles
  • 2011 – 112,281 miles
  • 2009 – 104,190 miles
  • 2008 – 95,001 miles
  • 2007 – 79,612 miles
  • 2006 – 56,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,847 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Diff Leaking
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust skin corroding

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,847 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,847 miles
    Test number
    988121601268
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust skin corroding
  2. Pass151,923 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    171398507137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,175 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,175 miles
    Test number
    529463095982
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail151,172 miles (+1,602)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    884927254353
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass149,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,570 miles
    Test number
    215694272404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail149,570 miles (+848)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,570 miles
    Test number
    264941253053
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass148,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,722 miles
    Test number
    947141040930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer delaminating
  8. Fail148,722 miles (+631)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,722 miles
    Test number
    942589190252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer delaminating
  9. Pass148,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,091 miles
    Test number
    213103980030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail148,090 miles (+4,051)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,090 miles
    Test number
    532672591011
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass144,039 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,039 miles
    Test number
    400053198086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,107 miles (-127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    172082506768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,234 miles (+6,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,234 miles
    Test number
    967207027585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass133,442 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,442 miles
    Test number
    758872964145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass129,680 miles (+6,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    965228953157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass123,279 miles (+10,998)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    519451932186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,281 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    656991991050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,190 miles (+9,189)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,190 miles
    Test number
    651366879290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted
  19. Pass95,001 miles (+15,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    860349268174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,612 miles (+22,617)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,612 miles
    Test number
    660547857109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,995 miles
    Test number
    203611256464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 NJS

Does Y5 NJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 NJS is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NJS?
The MOT on Y5 NJS is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 NJS done?
Y5 NJS was recorded at 152,847 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has Y5 NJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NJS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 NJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 NJS find?
Y5 NJS passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear diff leaking; rear exhaust skin corroding.

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