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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

SL 8862MOT history

SL 8862 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
66,838 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 8862
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 8862 was last recorded at 66,838 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,728 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,838 miles
  • 2024 – 66,728 miles
  • 2023 – 64,137 miles
  • 2022 – 63,304 miles
  • 2020 – 58,560 miles
  • 2019 – 55,767 miles
  • 2018 – 53,440 miles
  • 2017 – 50,716 miles
  • 2016 – 45,566 miles
  • 2014 – 36,876 miles
  • 2013 – 34,342 miles
  • 2012 – 31,139 miles
  • 2011 – 29,011 miles
  • 2010 – 24,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,838 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    387251502595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,728 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    311052677653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    642089585269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,137 miles (+833)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,137 miles
    Test number
    931204105447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    555642557484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    801891752043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,560 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    423046966446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,767 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,767 miles
    Test number
    530508499429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,440 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    246160373938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,716 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    826184145276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,566 miles (+8,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    539591622097
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass36,876 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,876 miles
    Test number
    447556984237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail34,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,342 miles
    Test number
    307067483257
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass34,342 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,342 miles
    Test number
    517147383245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,139 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,139 miles
    Test number
    537337742247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,011 miles (+4,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    158170951214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,679 miles
    Test number
    843652050209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SL 8862

What vehicle is registration SL 8862 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 8862 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jul 2005. 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 SL 8862 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SL 8862 expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SL 8862?
The MOT on SL 8862 expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SL 8862 done?
SL 8862 was recorded at 66,838 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has SL 8862 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 8862 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on SL 8862 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 SL 8862 find?
SL 8862 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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