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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

C8 OMCMOT history

C8 OMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,901 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OMC was last recorded at 79,901 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,195 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
706 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,901 miles
  • 2025 – 79,195 miles
  • 2024 – 78,447 miles
  • 2023 – 78,084 miles
  • 2022 – 77,300 miles
  • 2021 – 75,060 miles
  • 2020 – 72,269 miles
  • 2019 – 69,817 miles
  • 2018 – 67,077 miles
  • 2017 – 64,669 miles
  • 2016 – 62,369 miles
  • 2015 – 60,997 miles
  • 2014 – 59,745 miles
  • 2013 – 58,190 miles
  • 2012 – 55,205 miles
  • 2011 – 52,903 miles
  • 2010 – 49,928 miles
  • 2009 – 46,474 miles
  • 2008 – 41,981 miles
  • 2007 – 40,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,901 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leaking around the axle joint

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 oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,901 miles (+706)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    642377994647
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leaking around the axle joint

  2. Pass79,195 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    499991015353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,447 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,447 miles
    Test number
    246503722373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,335 miles (+251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,335 miles
    Test number
    608285840380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,084 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,084 miles
    Test number
    269027380058
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail78,062 miles (+762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    301520247204
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass77,300 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    725497436643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,060 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    797266614444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,269 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,269 miles
    Test number
    635022134749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,817 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    685867880899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,077 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,077 miles
    Test number
    400416472411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass64,669 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    868291403779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    301640860279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim has no kick to left
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock has slight weap

  14. Fail62,369 miles (+1,372)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    681957610425
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim has no kick to left
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock has slight weap

  15. Pass60,997 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    656277465190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,745 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    537638074157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,190 miles (+2,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    185425973183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass55,205 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    256123272448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,903 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    787872551149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,853 miles (+2,925)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    969646241159
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  21. Pass49,928 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,928 miles
    Test number
    292384430164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,887 miles (+3,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    572783530134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass46,474 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    811518849184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    942032958017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail41,981 miles (+1,924)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    202371158009
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blade rubber splitting
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  26. Fail40,057 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    110302937484
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass40,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    202112237079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 OMC

Does C8 OMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OMC is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 OMC?
The MOT on C8 OMC is valid until 2 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 OMC done?
C8 OMC was recorded at 79,901 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has C8 OMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OMC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 OMC 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 OMC find?
C8 OMC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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