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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

C8 TMMMOT history

C8 TMM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,413 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TMM was last recorded at 78,413 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,411 miles · 14 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,413 miles
  • 2024 – 78,078 miles
  • 2023 – 77,375 miles
  • 2021 – 76,399 miles
  • 2020 – 74,349 miles
  • 2018 – 73,575 miles
  • 2017 – 72,784 miles
  • 2016 – 72,554 miles
  • 2014 – 71,509 miles
  • 2013 – 68,261 miles
  • 2012 – 66,492 miles
  • 2011 – 64,948 miles
  • 2010 – 61,536 miles
  • 2009 – 57,205 miles
  • 2008 – 45,818 miles
  • 2007 – 29,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,413 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,413 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    585261265558
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,411 miles (+333)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    162210000639
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,078 miles (+703)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    483014234812
    • 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))

  4. Pass77,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    911057227369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,375 miles (+976)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    555848397576
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  6. Pass76,399 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    169625243505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,349 miles (+774)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    892988439990
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    546440657467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,575 miles (+791)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    823411626908
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass72,784 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    382092774334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,554 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    124997679000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,509 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    515386104225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,261 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    419042983130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,492 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    216980862116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    345870731143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,948 miles (+3,412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    575030331137
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass61,536 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    681247200156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,205 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    713050499046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,818 miles (+16,620)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    292788528016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    101165027454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 TMM

Does C8 TMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TMM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TMM?
The MOT on C8 TMM is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TMM done?
C8 TMM was recorded at 78,413 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,579 miles a year.
Has C8 TMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TMM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 TMM 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 TMM find?
C8 TMM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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