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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

K8 OJJMOT history

K8 OJJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
157,399 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 OJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 OJJ was last recorded at 157,399 miles on 30 Dec 2023, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,024 miles · 10 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
2,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,399 miles
  • 2022 – 157,024 miles
  • 2021 – 156,739 miles
  • 2020 – 154,918 miles
  • 2019 – 153,763 miles
  • 2018 – 151,904 miles
  • 2017 – 150,002 miles
  • 2016 – 146,359 miles
  • 2015 – 141,796 miles
  • 2014 – 134,668 miles
  • 2013 – 124,140 miles
  • 2012 – 120,975 miles
  • 2011 – 119,595 miles
  • 2010 – 118,846 miles
  • 2009 – 117,429 miles
  • 2008 – 114,293 miles
  • 2007 – 111,545 miles
  • 2006 – 107,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    372281805888
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

  2. Fail157,399 miles (+375)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    892987294639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

  3. Pass157,024 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,024 miles
    Test number
    198112749448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,739 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,739 miles
    Test number
    543053960964
    • AdvisoryARB corroded d bushes worn,
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch sticking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower sus swivel worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake release lever sticking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses worn/perished
    • AdvisoryRear sus arms and sub frame corroded

  5. Fail156,739 miles (+1,821)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,739 miles
    Test number
    746347547267
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryARB corroded d bushes worn,
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch sticking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower sus swivel worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake release lever sticking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses worn/perished
    • AdvisoryRear sus arms and sub frame corroded

  6. Pass154,918 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,918 miles
    Test number
    227132655205
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low level
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar corroded around D bushes
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to 5mm/discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower sus wishbone swivel slightly worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever release sticking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sus arms generally corroded
    • AdvisorySteering idler worn bushes

  7. Fail154,918 miles (+1,155)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,918 miles
    Test number
    843827899831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low level
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar corroded around D bushes
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to 5mm/discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower sus wishbone swivel slightly worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever release sticking
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn 4mm/discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear steel brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sus arms generally corroded
    • AdvisorySteering idler worn bushes

  8. Pass153,763 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,763 miles
    Test number
    182610650229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,904 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,904 miles
    Test number
    234324326377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,002 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    604115509481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,359 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,359 miles
    Test number
    353895642913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,796 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,796 miles
    Test number
    399491765160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,668 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,668 miles
    Test number
    648907154118
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail134,654 miles (+10,514)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,654 miles
    Test number
    906874654124
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass124,140 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    639504843152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,975 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,975 miles
    Test number
    146377432197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  17. Pass120,975 miles (+1,380)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,975 miles
    Test number
    295007732456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  18. Pass119,595 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,595 miles
    Test number
    848953021198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,846 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    490053130119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass117,429 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    193917229177
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail117,429 miles (+3,136)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    550207329191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass114,293 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,293 miles
    Test number
    964434538134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,545 miles (+4,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    111,545 miles
    Test number
    371597537029
    • NoteSigns of oil leaking on steering damper

  24. Pass107,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    824038236060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,437 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    591018936057
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K8 OJJ

Does K8 OJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 OJJ expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 OJJ?
The MOT on K8 OJJ expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 OJJ done?
K8 OJJ was recorded at 157,399 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2023, an average of 2,792 miles a year.
Has K8 OJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 OJJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 OJJ 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 K8 OJJ find?
K8 OJJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive).

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