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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,439 cc

G8 DRAMOT history

G8 DRA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 39,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,230 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DRA was last recorded at 39,230 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,103 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
1,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,230 miles
  • 2024 – 39,103 miles
  • 2023 – 38,913 miles
  • 2022 – 38,892 miles
  • 2021 – 38,500 miles
  • 2019 – 37,950 miles
  • 2018 – 35,591 miles
  • 2017 – 34,539 miles
  • 2016 – 33,952 miles
  • 2014 – 28,942 miles
  • 2012 – 18,115 miles
  • 2011 – 15,730 miles
  • 2009 – 12,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,230 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,230 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    286924081886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,103 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    238204821983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,913 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    259352562704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,892 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    754182965098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,500 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,500 miles
    Test number
    901912625973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,950 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,950 miles
    Test number
    780984144043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,591 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    117305286289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,539 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    367765858920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,952 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,952 miles
    Test number
    901852078534
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
  10. Pass28,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    449752834347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,933 miles (+2,679)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,933 miles
    Test number
    447812634414
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass26,254 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    698334344189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,115 miles (+2,385)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,115 miles
    Test number
    819552442345
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bold on inner edge
  14. Pass15,730 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,730 miles
    Test number
    477624691202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,338 miles
    Test number
    832630479103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about G8 DRA

Does G8 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DRA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DRA?
The MOT on G8 DRA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DRA done?
G8 DRA was recorded at 39,230 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,596 miles a year.
Has G8 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DRA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on G8 DRA 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 G8 DRA find?
G8 DRA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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