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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,199 cc

C8 SMMMOT history

C8 SMM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
93,609 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SMM was last recorded at 93,609 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,590 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,609 miles
  • 2022 – 93,141 miles
  • 2020 – 93,082 miles
  • 2018 – 92,517 miles
  • 2017 – 92,078 miles
  • 2016 – 91,651 miles
  • 2014 – 90,028 miles
  • 2012 – 88,795 miles
  • 2011 – 86,176 miles
  • 2009 – 85,006 miles
  • 2008 – 82,377 miles
  • 2007 – 79,045 miles
  • 2005 – 72,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,609 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,609 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    413404453226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,590 miles (+449)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    987371532065
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,141 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,141 miles
    Test number
    389923778590
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,082 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    357655456341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,517 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    337367525715
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering dampener

  6. Pass92,078 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    665636543873
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass91,651 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,651 miles
    Test number
    787741168517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,028 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    107606244280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail90,020 miles (+1,225)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    627945544255
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass88,795 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    535064442210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,176 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,176 miles
    Test number
    837234681022
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,006 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    993917569260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,377 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    841720898199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    681371507109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,019 miles (+6,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,019 miles
    Test number
    634451307175
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass72,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    572667745399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 SMM

Does C8 SMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 SMM expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 SMM?
The MOT on C8 SMM expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 SMM done?
C8 SMM was recorded at 93,609 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 1,215 miles a year.
Has C8 SMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SMM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 SMM 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 SMM find?
C8 SMM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center; fuel pipe/s corroded all; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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