Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
RT 8888MOT history
RT 8888 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 29,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 29,039 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,015 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RT 8888
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RT 8888 was last recorded at 29,039 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 28,814 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 225 miles
- Average per year
- 1,015 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 29,039 miles
- 2025 – 28,814 miles
- 2024 – 28,694 miles
- 2023 – 28,534 miles
- 2022 – 28,483 miles
- 2020 – 28,204 miles
- 2019 – 27,568 miles
- 2018 – 27,303 miles
- 2017 – 25,680 miles
- 2016 – 24,717 miles
- 2015 – 23,779 miles
- 2014 – 22,976 miles
- 2013 – 21,968 miles
- 2012 – 20,487 miles
- 2011 – 18,475 miles
- 2010 – 16,831 miles
- 2009 – 15,285 miles
- 2008 – 13,502 miles
- 2007 – 11,461 miles
- 2006 – 9,722 miles
- 2005 – 7,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass29,039 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,039 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 29,039 miles
- Test number
- 608439154268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,814 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 28,814 miles
- Test number
- 609813916892
- 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))
Fail28,797 miles (+103)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,797 miles
- Test number
- 135653086801
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear spring hangar dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear spring hangar dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt
Pass28,694 miles (+160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 28,694 miles
- Test number
- 233349126506
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass28,534 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 28,534 miles
- Test number
- 630578905434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,483 miles (+279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 28,483 miles
- Test number
- 544183930124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,204 miles (+636)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 28,204 miles
- Test number
- 472727172832
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass27,568 miles (+265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 27,568 miles
- Test number
- 360165636819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass27,303 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 27,303 miles
- Test number
- 514042938615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass25,680 miles (+963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 25,680 miles
- Test number
- 470081081715
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass24,717 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,717 miles
- Test number
- 117479274406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail24,717 miles (+938)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,717 miles
- Test number
- 710395940211
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,779 miles (+803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 23,779 miles
- Test number
- 407878745116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass22,976 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 22,976 miles
- Test number
- 357462604120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,968 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 21,968 miles
- Test number
- 229643043108
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail21,968 miles (+1,481)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,968 miles
- Test number
- 648107733162
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,487 miles (+2,012)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 20,487 miles
- Test number
- 269998812123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,475 miles (+1,644)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,475 miles
- Test number
- 805349231188
- NoteN/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
Pass16,831 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 16,831 miles
- Test number
- 853509130156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,285 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 15,285 miles
- Test number
- 223771349433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,282 miles (+1,780)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,282 miles
- Test number
- 213720149100
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteN/s rear tyre inner edge worn
Pass13,502 miles (+2,041)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 13,502 miles
- Test number
- 661123548125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,461 miles (+1,739)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 11,461 miles
- Test number
- 691592747154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,722 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 9,722 miles
- Test number
- 400501256164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 7,537 miles
- Test number
- 843209055114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RT 8888
- What vehicle is registration RT 8888 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RT 8888 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Jun 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RT 8888 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RT 8888 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RT 8888?
- The MOT on RT 8888 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RT 8888 done?
- RT 8888 was recorded at 29,039 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
- Has RT 8888 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RT 8888 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on RT 8888 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 RT 8888 find?
- RT 8888 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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