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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

L8 JHEMOT history

L8 JHE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
203,034 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JHE was last recorded at 203,034 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,028 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,034 miles
  • 2024 – 200,892 miles
  • 2023 – 194,093 miles
  • 2022 – 188,655 miles
  • 2021 – 186,356 miles
  • 2020 – 183,310 miles
  • 2019 – 176,144 miles
  • 2018 – 171,141 miles
  • 2017 – 167,292 miles
  • 2016 – 162,154 miles
  • 2015 – 152,588 miles
  • 2014 – 144,646 miles
  • 2013 – 138,427 miles
  • 2012 – 128,976 miles
  • 2010 – 115,339 miles
  • 2009 – 105,710 miles
  • 2008 – 95,883 miles
  • 2007 – 88,205 miles
  • 2006 – 86,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,034 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    203,034 miles
    Test number
    327866591797
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail203,028 miles (+2,136)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,028 miles
    Test number
    175400397974
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,892 miles (+6,799)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    200,892 miles
    Test number
    358941243595
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,093 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,093 miles
    Test number
    447271358690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,655 miles (+2,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,655 miles
    Test number
    602696803426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass186,356 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,356 miles
    Test number
    431778365596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,310 miles (+7,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,310 miles
    Test number
    727684501170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,144 miles (+5,003)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,144 miles
    Test number
    935355234135
    • MinorHorn not working properly only just loud enough (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,141 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    171,141 miles
    Test number
    815535841051
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust to gear box bracket snapped

  10. Fail171,140 miles (+3,848)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,140 miles
    Test number
    989970155250
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust to gear box bracket snapped

  11. Pass167,292 miles (+5,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,292 miles
    Test number
    779497477218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCover sills + shields
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryWheel arches rusty

  12. Pass162,154 miles (+9,566)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,154 miles
    Test number
    571811848573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryFuel smell from under vehicle but no leaks found
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass152,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,588 miles
    Test number
    406184915123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,588 miles (+7,942)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,588 miles
    Test number
    199883215176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre edge low

  15. Pass144,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    144,646 miles
    Test number
    248149014449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,646 miles (+6,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,646 miles
    Test number
    327909714125
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass138,427 miles (+9,451)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,427 miles
    Test number
    875359923122
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak radiator area
    • NoteWiper poor

  18. Pass128,976 miles (+13,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    797770112092
    • NoteOffside and nearside indicator repeaters faded.
    • NoteSigns of oil leakage from engine.

  19. Pass115,339 miles (+9,629)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    160391570246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNOTE engine leaking oil.

  20. Pass105,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    443625469250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail105,710 miles (+9,827)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,710 miles
    Test number
    274474169242
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,883 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    884302048298
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

  23. Fail95,883 miles (+7,678)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    984792048203
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

  24. Pass88,205 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,205 miles
    Test number
    651827667208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,810 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    204106936232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass86,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    660916736255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 JHE

Does L8 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JHE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JHE?
The MOT on L8 JHE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JHE done?
L8 JHE was recorded at 203,034 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,854 miles a year.
Has L8 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JHE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JHE 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 JHE find?
L8 JHE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted; front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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