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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

T8 ABEMOT history

T8 ABE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,627 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 ABE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 ABE was last recorded at 181,627 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2020: 90,876 miles, lower than 172,896 miles on 1 Sept 2018.

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
181,616 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,627 miles
  • 2025 – 180,851 miles
  • 2024 – 180,325 miles
  • 2020 – 176,448 miles
  • 2018 – 172,896 miles
  • 2017 – 170,490 miles
  • 2016 – 167,173 miles
  • 2015 – 165,525 miles
  • 2014 – 150,008 miles
  • 2013 – 138,797 miles
  • 2012 – 124,595 miles
  • 2011 – 116,759 miles
  • 2010 – 96,801 miles
  • 2009 – 65,276 miles
  • 2008 – 52,582 miles
  • 2007 – 47,317 miles
  • 2006 – 44,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,627 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,627 miles
    Test number
    171314692772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail181,616 miles (+765)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,616 miles
    Test number
    533254847371
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass180,851 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,851 miles
    Test number
    363407222618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail180,836 miles (+511)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,836 miles
    Test number
    878640880922
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass180,325 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,325 miles
    Test number
    763539580624
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail180,318 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,318 miles
    Test number
    316302530027
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,448 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,448 miles
    Test number
    256289281681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail176,374 miles (+898)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,374 miles
    Test number
    273788300871
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass175,476 miles (+84,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,476 miles
    Test number
    630885664622
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail90,876 miles (-82,020)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    525571388686
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass172,896 miles (+2,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,896 miles
    Test number
    183015862879
    • AdvisoryFront lower shocker ball joints worn

  12. Pass170,490 miles (+3,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,490 miles
    Test number
    949545655332
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass167,173 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    626739726569
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass165,525 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    165,525 miles
    Test number
    689101141748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,318 miles (+15,310)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,318 miles
    Test number
    279357581946
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass150,008 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,008 miles
    Test number
    327050564242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,777 miles (+10,980)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,777 miles
    Test number
    969282844219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass138,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    138,797 miles
    Test number
    139242543236
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    927711143263
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass124,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,595 miles
    Test number
    706133342229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,595 miles (+7,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,595 miles
    Test number
    147314532217
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass116,759 miles (+118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    456926531287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f lower bush on air shock absorber has slight play

  23. Fail116,641 miles (+19,840)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    266242831206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f lower bush on air shock absorber has slight play

  24. Pass96,801 miles (+31,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    950796820293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass65,276 miles (+12,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,276 miles
    Test number
    172934839259
    • NoteFront and nearside rear tyres close to limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut in tread

  26. Pass52,582 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    384430728229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,317 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    530262197245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    511487516332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    314923855352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 ABE

Does T8 ABE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ABE is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 ABE?
The MOT on T8 ABE is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 ABE done?
T8 ABE was recorded at 181,627 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has T8 ABE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 ABE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 ABE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T8 ABE find?
T8 ABE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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