Mercedes-Benz 500
Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc
J8 SSLMOT history
J8 SSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 24 Jul 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,742 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 SSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 24 Jul 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 SSL was last recorded at 89,742 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,601 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 141 miles
- Average per year
- 1,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,742 miles
- 2025 – 89,601 miles
- 2024 – 89,387 miles
- 2023 – 88,817 miles
- 2022 – 87,933 miles
- 2021 – 86,832 miles
- 2019 – 83,839 miles
- 2018 – 82,568 miles
- 2017 – 81,395 miles
- 2016 – 79,711 miles
- 2015 – 77,876 miles
- 2014 – 76,732 miles
- 2013 – 74,090 miles
- 2012 – 70,854 miles
- 2011 – 66,389 miles
- 2009 – 60,679 miles
- 2008 – 55,893 miles
- 2007 – 52,493 miles
- 2006 – 50,679 miles
- 2005 – 50,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,742 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,742 miles (+141)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,742 miles
- Test number
- 227076567561
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass89,601 miles (+214)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,601 miles
- Test number
- 923399699881
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass89,387 miles (+570)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,387 miles
- Test number
- 281884266270
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,817 miles (+884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,817 miles
- Test number
- 658072640381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,933 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,933 miles
- Test number
- 661620694598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage light misting (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage light misting (2.1.5 (a))
Pass86,832 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,832 miles
- Test number
- 139181325605
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
Pass83,839 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,839 miles
- Test number
- 812696490649
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,835 miles (+1,267)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,835 miles
- Test number
- 811964821701
- DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,568 miles (+1,173)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,568 miles
- Test number
- 146023980047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,395 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,395 miles
- Test number
- 715283480923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,711 miles (+1,835)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,711 miles
- Test number
- 338376894641
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass77,876 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,876 miles
- Test number
- 656012235103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 156430134173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,732 miles (+2,642)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 127950134121
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass74,090 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,090 miles
- Test number
- 677727433167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise middle + back box exhaust corroded
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked
Fail74,090 miles (+3,236)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,090 miles
- Test number
- 465617233151
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise middle + back box exhaust corroded
- NoteAdvise n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked
Pass70,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,854 miles
- Test number
- 155939532101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,853 miles (+4,464)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,853 miles
- Test number
- 975679132151
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,389 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 66,389 miles
- Test number
- 189593111462
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust corroded
Fail66,389 miles (+5,710)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,389 miles
- Test number
- 706323211087
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass60,679 miles (+3,355)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 60,679 miles
- Test number
- 220860959386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,324 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 57,324 miles
- Test number
- 162043619051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,893 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 55,893 miles
- Test number
- 491975188033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,493 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,493 miles
- Test number
- 700808007194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,679 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 50,679 miles
- Test number
- 400700176153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,677 miles (+99)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,677 miles
- Test number
- 531347436192
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- NoteFront no.plate slightly insecure.
- NoteSuspension light on.
Fail50,578 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,578 miles
- Test number
- 844420995166
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Questions about J8 SSL
- Does J8 SSL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SSL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 SSL?
- The MOT on J8 SSL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 SSL done?
- J8 SSL was recorded at 89,742 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
- Has J8 SSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 SSL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on J8 SSL 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 SSL find?
- J8 SSL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 11 more.
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