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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1984 · 2,746 cc

888 EYWMOT history

888 EYW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
85,110 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
888 EYW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

888 EYW was last recorded at 85,110 miles on 17 May 2024, 482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,628 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
482 miles
Average per year
475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,110 miles
  • 2022 – 84,628 miles
  • 2021 – 84,016 miles
  • 2020 – 83,658 miles
  • 2019 – 83,104 miles
  • 2018 – 82,684 miles
  • 2017 – 81,627 miles
  • 2016 – 80,979 miles
  • 2013 – 80,421 miles
  • 2011 – 80,273 miles
  • 2010 – 80,124 miles
  • 2009 – 79,488 miles
  • 2008 – 77,791 miles
  • 2006 – 76,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mounting corroded
  • 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    424369107318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,091 miles (+463)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    764427322225
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,628 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    136660435309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,016 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    619994052669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,658 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    614715098089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,104 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    882224279363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,684 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,684 miles
    Test number
    156707375571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,627 miles (+648)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,627 miles
    Test number
    602355113840
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake sticking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

  9. Pass80,979 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    272115646815
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes sticking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVery slight free play in steering

  10. Fail80,979 miles (+558)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    387321923909
    • Repaired at testBrakes imbalanced across an axle 38%, n/s/r brake sticking (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 32% (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes sticking
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor ( inner arch at bottom ) corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVery slight free play in steering

  11. Pass80,421 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    739705703294
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking
    • NoteN/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area
    • NoteN/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area
    • NoteN/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticking slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight free play in steering

  12. Fail80,421 miles (+148)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    886605403237
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link arm bushes cracking
    • NoteN/s floor (outer) holed not within prescribed area
    • NoteN/s inner floor holed not within a prescribed area
    • NoteN/s sill holed, not within a prescribed area
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticking slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight free play in steering

  13. Pass80,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,273 miles
    Test number
    559913371124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,272 miles (+148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    198931671135
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass80,124 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    913784770190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    591524759124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,488 miles (+1,697)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    343867949124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass77,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    583192278124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail77,791 miles (+1,141)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    753644868188
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass76,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    571479906295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 888 EYW

What vehicle is registration 888 EYW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 888 EYW on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 888 EYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 888 EYW expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 888 EYW?
The MOT on 888 EYW expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 888 EYW done?
888 EYW was recorded at 85,110 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 475 miles a year.
Has 888 EYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 888 EYW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 888 EYW 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 888 EYW find?
888 EYW passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front bumper mounting corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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