Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,498 cc
DH 8972MOT history
DH 8972 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,445 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 73,445 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- DH 8972
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
DH 8972 was last recorded at 73,445 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,412 miles · 8 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 33 miles
- Average per year
- 5,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,445 miles
- 2025 – 70,598 miles
- 2024 – 67,424 miles
- 2023 – 61,038 miles
- 2022 – 57,008 miles
- 2021 – 52,799 miles
- 2019 – 49,410 miles
- 2018 – 44,232 miles
- 2017 – 34,440 miles
- 2016 – 24,835 miles
- 2014 – 17,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,445 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 2 LEDS inop (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear undertrays at rear not allowing full inspection of brake pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,445 miles (+33)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 73,445 miles
- Test number
- 990470962077
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 2 LEDS inop (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear undertrays at rear not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Fail73,412 miles (+2,814)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,412 miles
- Test number
- 357975209863
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 2 LEDS inop (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both Rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear undertrays at rear not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Pass70,598 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 70,598 miles
- Test number
- 596609873980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,570 miles (+3,146)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,570 miles
- Test number
- 342586922364
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,424 miles (+6,386)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,424 miles
- Test number
- 545987720979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,038 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,038 miles
- Test number
- 140432305781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,037 miles (+4,029)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,037 miles
- Test number
- 400325881788
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass57,008 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 57,008 miles
- Test number
- 981496875584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,799 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,799 miles
- Test number
- 280799115866
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,410 miles
- Test number
- 180496444330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,410 miles (+5,178)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,410 miles
- Test number
- 180637334191
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,232 miles (+5,159)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,232 miles
- Test number
- 207843596334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,073 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 39,073 miles
- Test number
- 335481117423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,440 miles (+9,605)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 34,440 miles
- Test number
- 983399193105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,835 miles (+7,689)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 24,835 miles
- Test number
- 884562304011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,146 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 17,146 miles
- Test number
- 328746354332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 16,980 miles
- Test number
- 978696894295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about DH 8972
- What vehicle is registration DH 8972 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show DH 8972 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Nov 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does DH 8972 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DH 8972 is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on DH 8972?
- The MOT on DH 8972 is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has DH 8972 done?
- DH 8972 was recorded at 73,445 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
- Has DH 8972 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. DH 8972 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on DH 8972 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 DH 8972 find?
- DH 8972 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 2 leds inop; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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