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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

8 RLHMOT history

8 RLH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

8 RLH silver 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
36,343 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 RLH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 RLH was last recorded at 36,343 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,505 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
838 miles
Average per year
1,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,343 miles
  • 2025 – 35,505 miles
  • 2021 – 35,491 miles
  • 2019 – 35,196 miles
  • 2018 – 34,410 miles
  • 2017 – 33,603 miles
  • 2016 – 33,210 miles
  • 2015 – 33,171 miles
  • 2014 – 28,138 miles
  • 2013 – 24,523 miles
  • 2012 – 21,739 miles
  • 2011 – 20,352 miles
  • 2010 – 18,931 miles
  • 2009 – 18,113 miles
  • 2008 – 17,038 miles
  • 2007 – 13,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,343 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,343 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    392633169374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,505 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    431797984200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,491 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,491 miles
    Test number
    336998762379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,477 miles (+281)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    911112433265
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass35,196 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    864070149331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,410 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,410 miles
    Test number
    914106194885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,603 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,603 miles
    Test number
    680239382627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,210 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,210 miles
    Test number
    284282737399
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass33,171 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    168390382581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,138 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    808100324183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail28,137 miles (+3,614)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,137 miles
    Test number
    246719214143
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass24,523 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    368250523178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass21,739 miles (+1,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,739 miles
    Test number
    706485922100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass20,352 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,352 miles
    Test number
    935781731165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,931 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,931 miles
    Test number
    142556020155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,113 miles (+1,075)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,113 miles
    Test number
    902368939197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass17,038 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,038 miles
    Test number
    964824438158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    902028177033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,828 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    962245477068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 8 RLH

What vehicle is registration 8 RLH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 RLH on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 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 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 RLH is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 RLH?
The MOT on 8 RLH is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 RLH done?
8 RLH was recorded at 36,343 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
Has 8 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 RLH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 8 RLH 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 RLH find?
8 RLH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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