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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

J8 ARAMOT history

J8 ARA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,956 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ARA was last recorded at 74,956 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,312 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,644 miles
Average per year
3,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,956 miles
  • 2025 – 69,312 miles
  • 2023 – 64,765 miles
  • 2022 – 63,695 miles
  • 2021 – 61,740 miles
  • 2020 – 59,490 miles
  • 2019 – 56,239 miles
  • 2018 – 54,210 miles
  • 2017 – 51,249 miles
  • 2016 – 49,292 miles
  • 2015 – 46,206 miles
  • 2014 – 39,645 miles
  • 2013 – 33,782 miles
  • 2011 – 19,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,956 miles (+5,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    550758360306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass69,312 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,312 miles
    Test number
    807691552025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,765 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    533631896510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,695 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    744725769788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,740 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    356489446427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,490 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    891478146783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    356692901276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail56,239 miles (+2,029)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    774227087129
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear light (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass54,210 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    410419767229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,249 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    606158581206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  11. Fail51,248 miles (+1,956)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    770937672228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  12. Pass49,292 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    701566509298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Pass46,206 miles (+6,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    499927105170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass39,645 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    425803414113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    569462213165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,782 miles (+13,974)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    429789803130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,808 miles
    Test number
    666035721132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 ARA

Does J8 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ARA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ARA?
The MOT on J8 ARA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ARA done?
J8 ARA was recorded at 74,956 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
Has J8 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 ARA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 ARA 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 J8 ARA find?
J8 ARA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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