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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

C8 BPCMOT history

C8 BPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

C8 BPC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
102,468 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BPC was last recorded at 102,468 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,595 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,468 miles
  • 2023 – 101,595 miles
  • 2022 – 100,285 miles
  • 2021 – 98,776 miles
  • 2020 – 98,362 miles
  • 2019 – 97,931 miles
  • 2018 – 97,148 miles
  • 2017 – 95,602 miles
  • 2016 – 94,434 miles
  • 2015 – 91,213 miles
  • 2014 – 88,448 miles
  • 2013 – 87,682 miles
  • 2012 – 85,575 miles
  • 2011 – 81,027 miles
  • 2010 – 76,084 miles
  • 2009 – 70,521 miles
  • 2008 – 67,384 miles
  • 2007 – 64,438 miles
  • 2006 – 52,282 miles
  • 2005 – 50,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,468 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,468 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,468 miles
    Test number
    476148634441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,595 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    295939344561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,285 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,285 miles
    Test number
    109437703420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    603694704869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,776 miles (+414)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    485540110901
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken welds (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,362 miles (+431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    346798385133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S rocker cover leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,931 miles (+783)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    399897923524
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,148 miles (+1,546)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,148 miles
    Test number
    514191406160
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,602 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    738126929780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,434 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    193452401995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,403 miles (+3,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    192004180869
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass91,213 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    153145537321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,448 miles (+766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,448 miles
    Test number
    358644144348
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,682 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    317964953395
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    916488232382
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail85,575 miles (+4,548)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    478938332339
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass81,027 miles (+4,943)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    285603421320
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass76,084 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    690466820317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,521 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    653012629345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,384 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    492271238350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass64,438 miles (+12,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    543754707350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass52,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    414796326301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,282 miles (+9,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    482436126336
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  24. Pass50,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    731412425373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BPC

Does C8 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 BPC expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 BPC?
The MOT on C8 BPC expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 BPC done?
C8 BPC was recorded at 102,468 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has C8 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BPC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 BPC 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 BPC find?
C8 BPC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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