Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 1985 · 4,973 cc
EG 8970MOT history
EG 8970 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,372 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 70,372 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- EG 8970
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 31 Dec 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
EG 8970 was last recorded at 70,372 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,916 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 456 miles
- Average per year
- 325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,372 miles
- 2025 – 69,916 miles
- 2023 – 69,682 miles
- 2021 – 69,525 miles
- 2019 – 69,095 miles
- 2018 – 68,639 miles
- 2016 – 68,235 miles
- 2015 – 67,711 miles
- 2014 – 66,738 miles
- 2012 – 66,304 miles
- 2011 – 66,170 miles
- 2010 – 65,712 miles
- 2009 – 65,391 miles
- 2008 – 64,739 miles
- 2006 – 63,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,372 miles
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,372 miles (+456)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 70,372 miles
- Test number
- 407274938422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,916 miles (+234)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 69,916 miles
- Test number
- 510374207106
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,682 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 69,682 miles
- Test number
- 513623025968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,679 miles (+154)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,679 miles
- Test number
- 493189202079
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass69,525 miles (+430)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,525 miles
- Test number
- 822416846782
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass69,095 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,095 miles
- Test number
- 877193336852
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail69,095 miles (+456)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,095 miles
- Test number
- 301898865352
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,639 miles (+404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,639 miles
- Test number
- 109739006016
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass68,235 miles (+524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,235 miles
- Test number
- 550628383396
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,711 miles (+973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,711 miles
- Test number
- 406816275119
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass66,738 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,738 miles
- Test number
- 835841374144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,304 miles (+134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,304 miles
- Test number
- 218076792411
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,170 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 66,170 miles
- Test number
- 638864301287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,143 miles (+431)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,143 miles
- Test number
- 168817391105
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass65,712 miles (+321)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,712 miles
- Test number
- 313688490190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,391 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,391 miles
- Test number
- 181673619280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,739 miles (+745)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 64,739 miles
- Test number
- 763101538136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,994 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 63,994 miles
- Test number
- 961196696191
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about EG 8970
- What vehicle is registration EG 8970 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show EG 8970 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 EG 8970 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EG 8970 is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on EG 8970?
- The MOT on EG 8970 is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has EG 8970 done?
- EG 8970 was recorded at 70,372 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 325 miles a year.
- Has EG 8970 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. EG 8970 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on EG 8970 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 EG 8970 find?
- EG 8970 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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