Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc
C8 GNBMOT history
C8 GNB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 128,225 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 GNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 GNB was last recorded at 128,225 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jun 2011: 12,225 miles, lower than 122,284 miles on 29 May 2010.
- 18 Aug 2023: 127,249 miles, lower than 128,282 miles on 6 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,249 miles · 18 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 976 miles
- Average per year
- 510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,225 miles
- 2023 – 127,249 miles
- 2019 – 128,282 miles
- 2015 – 125,848 miles
- 2012 – 122,037 miles
- 2011 – 12,225 miles
- 2010 – 122,284 miles
- 2009 – 120,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 987193016994
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 433589174460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,225 miles (+976)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 128,225 miles
- Test number
- 246328709960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 127,249 miles
- Test number
- 609859232479
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 734284555841
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 388259027736
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 902347225088
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,282 miles
- Test number
- 957228541047
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 119155562186
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing a complete visual and corrosion check
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 909785020709
- AdvisoryCovers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 174643661004
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCovers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,848 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 125,848 miles
- Test number
- 605308765066
- NoteCovers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check
PassMileage not read1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 938356764061
- NoteCovers over sills and wheel arches prevent a complete corrosion check
Pass122,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 122,037 miles
- Test number
- 107831752145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,037 miles (+109,812)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,037 miles
- Test number
- 177161452103
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Pass12,225 miles (-110,059)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 12,225 miles
- Test number
- 225074151184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,284 miles (+1,874)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 122,284 miles
- Test number
- 103649240151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,410 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 120,410 miles
- Test number
- 384072859196
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs-not affecting braking efficiency
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 443620848492
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 684760347340
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 261409036364
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 382350145311
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about C8 GNB
- Does C8 GNB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GNB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 GNB?
- The MOT on C8 GNB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 GNB done?
- C8 GNB was recorded at 128,225 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 510 miles a year.
- Has C8 GNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 GNB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on C8 GNB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 GNB find?
- C8 GNB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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