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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc

C8 AMGMOT history

C8 AMG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

C8 AMG black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,067 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 AMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,513 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 AMG was last recorded at 156,067 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 4,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,522 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,545 miles
Average per year
8,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,067 miles
  • 2024 – 151,522 miles
  • 2023 – 148,541 miles
  • 2022 – 145,175 miles
  • 2021 – 138,781 miles
  • 2020 – 134,878 miles
  • 2019 – 132,850 miles
  • 2018 – 128,924 miles
  • 2017 – 123,899 miles
  • 2016 – 120,876 miles
  • 2015 – 115,247 miles
  • 2014 – 109,721 miles
  • 2013 – 96,595 miles
  • 2012 – 80,778 miles
  • 2011 – 64,184 miles
  • 2010 – 49,990 miles
  • 2009 – 35,235 miles
  • 2008 – 18,584 miles
  • 2007 – 4,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,067 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,067 miles (+4,545)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,067 miles
    Test number
    849849002013
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,522 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,522 miles
    Test number
    946633245178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,541 miles (+3,366)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,541 miles
    Test number
    295573462434
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,175 miles (+6,394)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    755779615824
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,781 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,781 miles
    Test number
    382347050886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,878 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    895683665873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,850 miles
    Test number
    637068046297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail132,850 miles (+3,926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,850 miles
    Test number
    376683164709
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,924 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,924 miles
    Test number
    339256181835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,899 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    136385055242
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass120,876 miles (+5,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,876 miles
    Test number
    574942188534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass115,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    447918916926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,247 miles (+5,526)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    214434683982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousUneven tyre wear on offside front tyre.

  14. Fail109,721 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    175595694223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  15. Pass109,721 miles (+13,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    666945494296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  16. Pass96,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    387608083290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Fail96,595 miles (+15,817)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    765217583260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Pass80,778 miles (+16,594)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    307905672250
    • DangerousUneven brake pad wear on offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUneven tyre wear on rear tyres

  19. Pass64,184 miles (+14,194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,184 miles
    Test number
    868119561296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    183005280269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,990 miles (+14,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    912985280260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass35,235 miles (+16,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    611045899212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass18,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,584 miles
    Test number
    553378298235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,554 miles (+13,593)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    692038998284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteINSIDE EDGE WEAR TO ALL TYRES

  25. Pass4,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    4,961 miles
    Test number
    303426457457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 AMG

Does C8 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 AMG expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 AMG?
The MOT on C8 AMG expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 AMG done?
C8 AMG was recorded at 156,067 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 8,356 miles a year.
Has C8 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 AMG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 AMG 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 C8 AMG find?
C8 AMG passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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