Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc
8 BEMOT history
8 BE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,446 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 50,446 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8 BE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8 BE was last recorded at 50,446 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,371 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,075 miles
- Average per year
- 2,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,446 miles
- 2025 – 48,371 miles
- 2021 – 39,103 miles
- 2020 – 33,098 miles
- 2019 – 28,431 miles
- 2018 – 22,343 miles
- 2017 – 17,428 miles
- 2016 – 16,819 miles
- 2015 – 15,863 miles
- 2014 – 15,287 miles
- 2013 – 14,936 miles
- 2012 – 14,558 miles
- 2011 – 12,628 miles
- 2010 – 11,234 miles
- 2009 – 10,120 miles
- 2008 – 8,660 miles
- 2007 – 6,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,446 miles (+2,075)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 50,446 miles
- Test number
- 477170348481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,371 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 48,371 miles
- Test number
- 683380075952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,346 miles (+9,243)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,346 miles
- Test number
- 691977374470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,103 miles (+6,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 39,103 miles
- Test number
- 829244066559
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass33,098 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 33,098 miles
- Test number
- 990049308826
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail33,098 miles (+4,667)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,098 miles
- Test number
- 345939907207
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass28,431 miles (+6,088)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 28,431 miles
- Test number
- 471120132445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,343 miles (+4,915)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 22,343 miles
- Test number
- 897412869945
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,428 miles (+609)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,428 miles
- Test number
- 618092489081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,819 miles (+956)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 16,819 miles
- Test number
- 724392322183
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass15,863 miles (+576)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 15,863 miles
- Test number
- 129338455480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,287 miles (+351)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 15,287 miles
- Test number
- 208609764059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,936 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,936 miles
- Test number
- 589487363054
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass14,936 miles (+378)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,936 miles
- Test number
- 765677963051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,558 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 14,558 miles
- Test number
- 848061902152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,628 miles (+1,394)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 12,628 miles
- Test number
- 529327591078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,234 miles (+1,114)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 11,234 miles
- Test number
- 851321790051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,120 miles (+1,460)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 10,120 miles
- Test number
- 601085589042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,660 miles (+2,520)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 8,660 miles
- Test number
- 503157888018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 6,140 miles
- Test number
- 292748087087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8 BE
- What vehicle is registration 8 BE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8 BE on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 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 8 BE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 BE is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8 BE?
- The MOT on 8 BE is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8 BE done?
- 8 BE was recorded at 50,446 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 2,281 miles a year.
- Has 8 BE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8 BE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on 8 BE 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 8 BE find?
- 8 BE passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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