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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

S8 DAFMOT history

S8 DAF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,135 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DAF was last recorded at 65,135 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2010: 50,399 miles, lower than 122,996 miles on 8 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,537 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,598 miles
Average per year
1,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,135 miles
  • 2025 – 63,537 miles
  • 2024 – 62,093 miles
  • 2023 – 61,883 miles
  • 2022 – 61,796 miles
  • 2021 – 61,677 miles
  • 2020 – 61,634 miles
  • 2019 – 61,247 miles
  • 2018 – 60,835 miles
  • 2017 – 60,518 miles
  • 2016 – 60,203 miles
  • 2015 – 59,838 miles
  • 2014 – 59,726 miles
  • 2013 – 58,695 miles
  • 2012 – 56,560 miles
  • 2011 – 54,658 miles
  • 2010 – 50,399 miles
  • 2009 – 122,996 miles
  • 2008 – 44,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,135 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,135 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    281007963842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,537 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,537 miles
    Test number
    588083282985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,093 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,093 miles
    Test number
    823780967657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,883 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    383729612359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,796 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,796 miles
    Test number
    321316783943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,677 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    322555965981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,634 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    251740160518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,247 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    935361871261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,835 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    735725480931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,518 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    964543222425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,203 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    257183550839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    129661295180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,838 miles (+112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    595199385178
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  14. Pass59,726 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    867768884194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,695 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    548054083137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,560 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    616573392152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,658 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    169185551111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,399 miles (-72,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    122971830160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,996 miles (+78,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,996 miles
    Test number
    852852949385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    442395108411
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S8 DAF

Does S8 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DAF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DAF?
The MOT on S8 DAF is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DAF done?
S8 DAF was recorded at 65,135 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,181 miles a year.
Has S8 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DAF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S8 DAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DAF find?
S8 DAF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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