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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

L8 UDEMOT history

L8 UDE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
36,409 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UDE was last recorded at 36,409 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,378 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,409 miles
  • 2020 – 36,378 miles
  • 2019 – 36,340 miles
  • 2018 – 36,332 miles
  • 2016 – 35,858 miles
  • 2015 – 35,549 miles
  • 2014 – 34,562 miles
  • 2013 – 33,694 miles
  • 2012 – 33,657 miles
  • 2011 – 31,668 miles
  • 2010 – 31,094 miles
  • 2009 – 29,509 miles
  • 2008 – 28,068 miles
  • 2007 – 26,640 miles
  • 2006 – 22,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    443796634473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail36,409 miles (+31)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    738520147272
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass36,378 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    329886063104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,340 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    608993211610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,332 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    540944518831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,858 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    543477785862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    296241095132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,549 miles (+987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    897380095191
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass34,562 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    259502494444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,694 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,694 miles
    Test number
    107622793142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,657 miles (+1,989)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    416656012131
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNsr tyre very much on limit

  12. Pass31,668 miles (+574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    619004721101
    • NoteFront pads very much on limit

  13. Pass31,094 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,094 miles
    Test number
    274890010416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,509 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,509 miles
    Test number
    813971299049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,068 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    222341658056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,640 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,640 miles
    Test number
    703108237081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,240 miles
    Test number
    441079236097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UDE

Does L8 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UDE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UDE?
The MOT on L8 UDE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UDE done?
L8 UDE was recorded at 36,409 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 691 miles a year.
Has L8 UDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UDE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 UDE 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 UDE find?
L8 UDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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