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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

R8 TSHMOT history

R8 TSH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 103,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

R8 TSH silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,033 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R8 TSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R8 TSH was last recorded at 103,033 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 8,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,981 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,052 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,033 miles
  • 2023 – 94,981 miles
  • 2022 – 91,542 miles
  • 2021 – 90,251 miles
  • 2020 – 89,117 miles
  • 2019 – 89,103 miles
  • 2018 – 87,955 miles
  • 2017 – 86,081 miles
  • 2016 – 83,210 miles
  • 2015 – 79,429 miles
  • 2014 – 74,303 miles
  • 2013 – 63,024 miles
  • 2012 – 54,503 miles
  • 2011 – 50,899 miles
  • 2010 – 46,988 miles
  • 2009 – 41,315 miles
  • 2008 – 32,711 miles
  • 2007 – 29,321 miles
  • 2006 – 20,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    864774184593
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242610510911
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak right bank (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass103,033 miles (+8,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    192960718360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,981 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,981 miles
    Test number
    112125140278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,542 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,542 miles
    Test number
    465788813008
    • 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))

  6. Pass90,251 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    214141602591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    478900293875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,117 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    412446958627
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,103 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    862268918703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass87,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    702354158940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,955 miles (+1,874)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    725041714391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    568031790535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,081 miles (+2,871)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    195006039065
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass83,210 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    917286697735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,208 miles (+3,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,208 miles
    Test number
    505833733252
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass79,429 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    892333144393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,409 miles (+5,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    152109325666
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass74,303 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,303 miles
    Test number
    949985944212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail74,200 miles (+11,176)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    207113534222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,024 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    509536723235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,503 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,503 miles
    Test number
    509631902218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,496 miles (+3,597)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    759199992118
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn

  23. Pass50,899 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    839208411231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,988 miles (+5,673)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,988 miles
    Test number
    213415320294
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

  25. Pass41,315 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    454495419230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,261 miles (+8,550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    753292219271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass32,711 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    491088728289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,461 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,461 miles
    Test number
    603673128167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,321 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,321 miles
    Test number
    864305187002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,527 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,527 miles
    Test number
    112478666076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,525 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    170177166046
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R8 TSH

Does R8 TSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TSH is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R8 TSH?
The MOT on R8 TSH is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R8 TSH done?
R8 TSH was recorded at 103,033 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has R8 TSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R8 TSH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R8 TSH 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 R8 TSH find?
R8 TSH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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