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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,973 cc

8040 BHMOT history

8040 BH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 34,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

8040 BH 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,809 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8040 BH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8040 BH was last recorded at 34,809 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,300 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
1,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,809 miles
  • 2025 – 34,300 miles
  • 2024 – 33,689 miles
  • 2023 – 33,345 miles
  • 2022 – 32,869 miles
  • 2021 – 32,161 miles
  • 2020 – 31,608 miles
  • 2019 – 30,912 miles
  • 2018 – 29,907 miles
  • 2017 – 28,922 miles
  • 2016 – 27,852 miles
  • 2015 – 26,631 miles
  • 2014 – 25,348 miles
  • 2013 – 23,965 miles
  • 2012 – 22,772 miles
  • 2011 – 21,649 miles
  • 2010 – 20,444 miles
  • 2009 – 18,370 miles
  • 2008 – 15,139 miles
  • 2007 – 12,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,809 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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Active Body Control warning on dash display

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,809 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    325238323133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,300 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    34,300 miles
    Test number
    830605907695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,689 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,689 miles
    Test number
    904538599981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,345 miles (+476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    738124522055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass32,869 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    353221339016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,161 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    285740454018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    468804496627
    • AdvisoryActive Body Control warning on dash display
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail31,608 miles (+696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    405645383897
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryActive Body Control warning on dash display
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass30,912 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,912 miles
    Test number
    507877572781
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass29,907 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,907 miles
    Test number
    195148454641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,922 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,922 miles
    Test number
    143828786856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,852 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,852 miles
    Test number
    836687787558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,631 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,631 miles
    Test number
    368192085002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,348 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,348 miles
    Test number
    457836674066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,965 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,965 miles
    Test number
    846148673081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,772 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    989306772005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,649 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,649 miles
    Test number
    728927771068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,444 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,444 miles
    Test number
    372054570083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    160818379016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail18,370 miles (+3,231)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    850888279003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass15,139 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,139 miles
    Test number
    820696368075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,055 miles
    Test number
    512098677076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8040 BH

What vehicle is registration 8040 BH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8040 BH on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8040 BH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8040 BH is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8040 BH?
The MOT on 8040 BH is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8040 BH done?
8040 BH was recorded at 34,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,201 miles a year.
Has 8040 BH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8040 BH has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on 8040 BH 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 8040 BH find?
8040 BH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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