Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 2,962 cc
8 DEBMOT history
8 DEB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jun 1989. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 225,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 225,176 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8 DEB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 16 Jun 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
8 DEB was last recorded at 225,176 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 224,569 miles · 29 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 607 miles
- Average per year
- 3,728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 225,176 miles
- 2023 – 224,569 miles
- 2022 – 223,309 miles
- 2021 – 220,757 miles
- 2019 – 218,444 miles
- 2018 – 216,978 miles
- 2017 – 215,419 miles
- 2016 – 211,313 miles
- 2015 – 208,115 miles
- 2014 – 201,678 miles
- 2013 – 199,198 miles
- 2012 – 195,021 miles
- 2011 – 190,477 miles
- 2009 – 185,138 miles
- 2008 – 177,421 miles
- 2007 – 171,827 miles
- 2006 – 165,904 miles
- 2005 – 153,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,176 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Rear diff leaking
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,176 miles (+607)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 225,176 miles
- Test number
- 396221513327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass224,569 miles (+1)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 224,569 miles
- Test number
- 816350515176
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded center and rear silencers
Fail224,568 miles (+1,259)1 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,568 miles
- Test number
- 698324861382
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded center and rear silencers
Pass223,309 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 223,309 miles
- Test number
- 752824871156
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail223,259 miles (+2,502)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,259 miles
- Test number
- 184235313318
- DangerousNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis to floor corroded slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass220,757 miles (+17)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 220,757 miles
- Test number
- 660560408663
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis to floor corroded slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis to floor corroded slightly
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail220,740 miles (+2,296)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,740 miles
- Test number
- 248096722590
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass218,444 miles (+1,466)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 218,444 miles
- Test number
- 130960530403
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass216,978 miles (+1,559)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 216,978 miles
- Test number
- 820954872133
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Diff Leak
- AdvisorySlight Oil Leak
Pass215,419 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 215,419 miles
- Test number
- 533487234133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,313 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 211,313 miles
- Test number
- 663766304322
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component unable to identify possible hose (2.3.3b)
Pass208,115 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 208,115 miles
- Test number
- 855445385182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,109 miles (+6,431)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,109 miles
- Test number
- 508214485166
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass201,678 miles (+2,480)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 201,678 miles
- Test number
- 407742214164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,198 miles (+4,177)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 199,198 miles
- Test number
- 408417673055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 195,021 miles
- Test number
- 148587382453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,021 miles (+4,544)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,021 miles
- Test number
- 749927082044
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail190,477 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,477 miles
- Test number
- 176942681435
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass190,477 miles (+5,339)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 190,477 miles
- Test number
- 699852181061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 185,138 miles
- Test number
- 182571259325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,138 miles (+7,717)4 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,138 miles
- Test number
- 374293249306
- DangerousHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- DangerousHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousPLEASE NOTE: THE PETROL PIPES @ THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE CORRODED.
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteTHE GEARBOX OIL COOLER PIPES ARE CORRODED & LEAKING.
Pass177,421 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 177,421 miles
- Test number
- 212251138391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,827 miles (+5,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 171,827 miles
- Test number
- 183768347397
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass165,904 miles (+12,817)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 165,904 miles
- Test number
- 254769946398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 153,087 miles
- Test number
- 623889295284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8 DEB
- What vehicle is registration 8 DEB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8 DEB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Jun 1989. 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 DEB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 8 DEB expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 8 DEB?
- The MOT on 8 DEB expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 8 DEB done?
- 8 DEB was recorded at 225,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
- Has 8 DEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8 DEB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on 8 DEB 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 DEB find?
- 8 DEB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.
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