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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

S800 RUDMOT history

S800 RUD is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

S800 RUD grey Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,619 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 RUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 RUD was last recorded at 49,619 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,530 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
1,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,619 miles
  • 2024 – 49,530 miles
  • 2023 – 49,295 miles
  • 2022 – 48,945 miles
  • 2021 – 48,268 miles
  • 2020 – 46,913 miles
  • 2019 – 45,115 miles
  • 2018 – 43,147 miles
  • 2017 – 42,062 miles
  • 2016 – 40,354 miles
  • 2015 – 36,171 miles
  • 2014 – 31,955 miles
  • 2013 – 27,510 miles
  • 2012 – 25,267 miles
  • 2011 – 23,543 miles
  • 2010 – 20,306 miles
  • 2009 – 18,055 miles
  • 2008 – 16,330 miles
  • 2007 – 13,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,619 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,619 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    684335901799
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass49,530 miles (+235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    148101484607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass49,295 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    220570136659
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass48,945 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    136237582450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,268 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    816707295946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,913 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    250353343804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,115 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,115 miles
    Test number
    315475689594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,147 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    455525297556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very slight play top and bottom possible bearing

  9. Pass42,062 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    700263575588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,027 miles (+1,673)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    673839399726
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  11. Pass40,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    614668092518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,354 miles (+4,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    183529423827
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass36,171 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    726903605185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,955 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    199114014114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,510 miles (+2,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,510 miles
    Test number
    899265713156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass25,267 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    517354912113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass23,543 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,543 miles
    Test number
    939919781000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,306 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,306 miles
    Test number
    293523710453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,055 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,055 miles
    Test number
    490648419133
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass16,330 miles (+2,681)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,330 miles
    Test number
    544994818125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f tyre kerbing sidewall

  21. Pass13,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,649 miles
    Test number
    700633507115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 RUD

Does S800 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S800 RUD expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S800 RUD?
The MOT on S800 RUD expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S800 RUD done?
S800 RUD was recorded at 49,619 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 1,948 miles a year.
Has S800 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 RUD has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S800 RUD 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 S800 RUD find?
S800 RUD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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