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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T8 DGSMOT history

T8 DGS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,089 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 DGS was last recorded at 106,089 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,769 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
2,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,089 miles
  • 2025 – 105,769 miles
  • 2024 – 105,365 miles
  • 2023 – 105,185 miles
  • 2022 – 104,913 miles
  • 2021 – 103,832 miles
  • 2019 – 103,049 miles
  • 2018 – 102,494 miles
  • 2016 – 102,486 miles
  • 2015 – 102,371 miles
  • 2014 – 101,511 miles
  • 2013 – 100,965 miles
  • 2012 – 98,287 miles
  • 2011 – 97,285 miles
  • 2010 – 93,461 miles
  • 2009 – 86,667 miles
  • 2008 – 80,578 miles
  • 2007 – 73,770 miles
  • 2006 – 66,817 miles
  • 2005 – 59,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,089 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,089 miles (+320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,089 miles
    Test number
    685274886107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,769 miles (+404)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    983296209389
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on end of antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass105,365 miles (+180)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    445849782593
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tread depth low & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass105,185 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    174852338926
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,913 miles (+1,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    360609816672
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,832 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,832 miles
    Test number
    511979368294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,049 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    703029909469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,494 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,494 miles
    Test number
    926392488928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,486 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,486 miles
    Test number
    990799186763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect exhaust rattling

  10. Pass102,371 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    219262565419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,511 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    118811164146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,965 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    247062673135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,287 miles (+1,002)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    128807372189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSRS light in dash on
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

  14. Pass97,285 miles (+3,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    765078951194
    • 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)

  15. Pass93,461 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    211857640194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,667 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    463153579180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,578 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    290352678479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,770 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    221955457127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn low

  19. Pass73,770 miles (+6,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,770 miles
    Test number
    963935757141
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn low

  20. Pass66,817 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    920002356155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    211131675139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 DGS

Does T8 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 DGS is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 DGS?
The MOT on T8 DGS is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 DGS done?
T8 DGS was recorded at 106,089 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
Has T8 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 DGS has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2007.
Has the mileage on T8 DGS 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 T8 DGS find?
T8 DGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s; front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s, and 5 more.

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