
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Diff Leaking
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust skin corroding
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.
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass144,039 miles (+3,932)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 144,039 miles
- Test number
- 400053198086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,107 miles (-127)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 140,107 miles
- Test number
- 172082506768
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass123,279 miles (+10,998)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 123,279 miles
- Test number
- 519451932186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,281 miles (+8,091)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 112,281 miles
- Test number
- 656991991050
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass95,001 miles (+15,389)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 95,001 miles
- Test number
- 860349268174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,612 miles (+22,617)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 79,612 miles
- Test number
- 660547857109
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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