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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 4,973 cc

C8 FFYMOT history

C8 FFY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 26 Nov 1987. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,828 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
26 Nov 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FFY was last recorded at 106,828 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,470 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,828 miles
  • 2025 – 106,470 miles
  • 2024 – 106,028 miles
  • 2023 – 105,540 miles
  • 2021 – 103,744 miles
  • 2020 – 103,098 miles
  • 2019 – 102,681 miles
  • 2017 – 100,675 miles
  • 2016 – 100,213 miles
  • 2014 – 99,800 miles
  • 2009 – 98,265 miles
  • 2006 – 87,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,828 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,828 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    356880840596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,470 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    516586585366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,028 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    319490165950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,540 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    362336294705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,744 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    363996817118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    597332862894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion around jacking point

  7. Fail103,098 miles (+417)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    892422085648
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion around jacking point

  8. Pass102,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    975631935044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,681 miles (+2,006)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,681 miles
    Test number
    288883227819
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    620554565583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,675 miles (+462)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    897461464797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass100,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    487045972831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail100,213 miles (+413)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    653160976669
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass99,800 miles (+1,535)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,800 miles
    Test number
    245710864412
    • NoteExhaust slightly blowing from broken mtg on nearside manifold to EGR
    • NoteNearside sill jacking points corroded
    • NoteOffside sill jacking popints corroded

  15. Pass98,265 miles (+11,015)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    411702839120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside and offside front and rear jacking points coroded

  16. Pass87,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,250 miles
    Test number
    482982226135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 FFY

Does C8 FFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FFY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FFY?
The MOT on C8 FFY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FFY done?
C8 FFY was recorded at 106,828 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 964 miles a year.
Has C8 FFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FFY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 FFY 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 FFY find?
C8 FFY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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