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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

C8 ERDMOT history

C8 ERD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

C8 ERD blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
132,453 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ERD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ERD was last recorded at 132,453 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,592 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,453 miles
  • 2023 – 129,592 miles
  • 2022 – 127,306 miles
  • 2021 – 125,511 miles
  • 2019 – 123,742 miles
  • 2018 – 121,080 miles
  • 2016 – 114,662 miles
  • 2015 – 99,091 miles
  • 2014 – 89,534 miles
  • 2013 – 78,009 miles
  • 2012 – 66,589 miles
  • 2011 – 53,231 miles
  • 2010 – 46,520 miles
  • 2009 – 41,447 miles
  • 2008 – 36,648 miles
  • 2007 – 31,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,453 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,453 miles (+2,861)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,453 miles
    Test number
    784226316777
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,592 miles (+2,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    212398667763
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  3. Pass127,306 miles (+1,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,306 miles
    Test number
    489557829812
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,511 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    125,511 miles
    Test number
    785442932529
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass123,742 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,742 miles
    Test number
    310616561537
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass121,080 miles (+6,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,080 miles
    Test number
    517364885939
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass114,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    645298068914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,662 miles (+3,653)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    168736250204
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  9. Pass111,009 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,009 miles
    Test number
    709154472355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,091 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    845091965117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,534 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    228316554439
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass89,534 miles (+11,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    257126954159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,009 miles (+11,420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    408745193135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,589 miles (+13,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    978515792113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,231 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    147827391101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,520 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    282910100252
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass41,447 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    353691479036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,648 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,648 miles
    Test number
    732503578015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    920883987064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 ERD

Does C8 ERD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 ERD expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 ERD?
The MOT on C8 ERD expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 ERD done?
C8 ERD was recorded at 132,453 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has C8 ERD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ERD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on C8 ERD 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 ERD find?
C8 ERD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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