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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

LD08 EPLMOT history

LD08 EPL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 23,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,131 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EPL was last recorded at 23,131 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,908 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
1,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,131 miles
  • 2025 – 21,908 miles
  • 2024 – 21,050 miles
  • 2023 – 20,222 miles
  • 2022 – 19,281 miles
  • 2021 – 18,038 miles
  • 2020 – 17,428 miles
  • 2019 – 16,271 miles
  • 2018 – 15,138 miles
  • 2017 – 14,204 miles
  • 2016 – 12,745 miles
  • 2015 – 10,699 miles
  • 2014 – 9,071 miles
  • 2013 – 7,080 miles
  • 2012 – 5,457 miles
  • 2011 – 4,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,131 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    941644119502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass21,908 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    581882887553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,050 miles (+828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,050 miles
    Test number
    380435652372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On the limit for a failure (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass20,222 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,222 miles
    Test number
    803501973569
    • AdvisoryNearside rear fog light is not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass19,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,281 miles
    Test number
    216192477957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail19,281 miles (+1,243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,281 miles
    Test number
    650513596819
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass18,038 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    771938033421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks on tread area
  8. Pass17,428 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,428 miles
    Test number
    174011824116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks on tread area
  9. Pass16,271 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,271 miles
    Test number
    838951745947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,138 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,138 miles
    Test number
    402113132788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,204 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,204 miles
    Test number
    173216175153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,745 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    337532398236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,699 miles (+1,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    556235355047
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass9,071 miles (+1,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,071 miles
    Test number
    759261774068
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass7,080 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,080 miles
    Test number
    618293263031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,457 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,457 miles
    Test number
    505251162078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    4,203 miles
    Test number
    978251261089
    • NoteCondensation in O/S side repeater lens.

Questions about LD08 EPL

Does LD08 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EPL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EPL?
The MOT on LD08 EPL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EPL done?
LD08 EPL was recorded at 23,131 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,261 miles a year.
Has LD08 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EPL has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 EPL 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 LD08 EPL find?
LD08 EPL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall.

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