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Red · Petrol · 1995 · 2,799 cc

L8 JGAMOT history

L8 JGA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
80,205 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
5 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JGA was last recorded at 80,205 miles on 19 May 2026, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,713 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
1,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,205 miles
  • 2025 – 79,713 miles
  • 2024 – 79,100 miles
  • 2023 – 77,505 miles
  • 2021 – 76,403 miles
  • 2020 – 75,645 miles
  • 2018 – 74,404 miles
  • 2017 – 73,669 miles
  • 2016 – 73,159 miles
  • 2015 – 72,427 miles
  • 2014 – 71,139 miles
  • 2013 – 69,885 miles
  • 2012 – 68,933 miles
  • 2011 – 67,600 miles
  • 2010 – 65,809 miles
  • 2009 – 62,862 miles
  • 2008 – 60,295 miles
  • 2007 – 57,452 miles
  • 2006 – 53,891 miles
  • 2005 – 51,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,205 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,205 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,205 miles
    Test number
    480053430548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,713 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,713 miles
    Test number
    626249913015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,100 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    502300102807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,505 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    788181738647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    292739463113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,403 miles (+758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,403 miles
    Test number
    701660496539
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass75,645 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    914792597739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,404 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    943673318440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,669 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    124859903722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,159 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,159 miles
    Test number
    669060325540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,427 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,427 miles
    Test number
    476848016402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,139 miles (+1,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    425551314228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass69,885 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    988044803220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,933 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    449778502279
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass68,933 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    788398902277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,600 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    688456791136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,809 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    611145990149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,862 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    581958899176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,295 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,295 miles
    Test number
    564022298172
    • 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)
  20. Fail57,452 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    201599897161
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass57,452 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    661199497187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,891 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    483942196154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    902843995140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JGA

Does L8 JGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JGA is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JGA?
The MOT on L8 JGA is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JGA done?
L8 JGA was recorded at 80,205 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 1,393 miles a year.
Has L8 JGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JGA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 JGA 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 L8 JGA find?
L8 JGA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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