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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S8 JAPMOT history

S8 JAP is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,976 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JAP was last recorded at 46,976 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,362 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
614 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,976 miles
  • 2024 – 46,362 miles
  • 2023 – 45,345 miles
  • 2022 – 44,482 miles
  • 2021 – 43,582 miles
  • 2020 – 42,856 miles
  • 2019 – 41,597 miles
  • 2018 – 40,210 miles
  • 2017 – 39,622 miles
  • 2015 – 38,144 miles
  • 2014 – 35,670 miles
  • 2013 – 32,230 miles
  • 2012 – 28,600 miles
  • 2010 – 24,945 miles
  • 2009 – 22,017 miles
  • 2008 – 18,889 miles
  • 2006 – 17,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    688849729436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail46,976 miles (+614)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    676501539646
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,362 miles (+240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    296094732400
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass46,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    883099888179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail46,122 miles (+777)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    693521939067
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass45,345 miles (+863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    678686771189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass44,482 miles (+900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    649463223410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass43,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    200788260946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail43,582 miles (+726)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,582 miles
    Test number
    158561332602
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass42,856 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,856 miles
    Test number
    813073013022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,597 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    646910077752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,210 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    913691165786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,622 miles (+1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    636432915975
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass38,144 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    228723805272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,786 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    658061845078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,670 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    948774644034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,230 miles (+3,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    659356153032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,600 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,600 miles
    Test number
    565185352073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,945 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,945 miles
    Test number
    162577660039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass22,017 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    261639249079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,889 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    444717818026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    154930606132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,344 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    572400906186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about S8 JAP

Does S8 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JAP is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 JAP?
The MOT on S8 JAP is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JAP done?
S8 JAP was recorded at 46,976 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has S8 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JAP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 JAP 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 S8 JAP find?
S8 JAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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