Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
T8 FVRMOT history
T8 FVR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 90,794 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 FVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 FVR was last recorded at 90,794 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,083 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,711 miles
- Average per year
- 1,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,794 miles
- 2025 – 89,083 miles
- 2023 – 85,662 miles
- 2022 – 83,753 miles
- 2021 – 81,347 miles
- 2020 – 80,976 miles
- 2018 – 80,965 miles
- 2017 – 80,829 miles
- 2016 – 80,125 miles
- 2015 – 79,395 miles
- 2014 – 76,881 miles
- 2013 – 74,255 miles
- 2012 – 71,516 miles
- 2011 – 67,703 miles
- 2010 – 64,428 miles
- 2009 – 60,701 miles
- 2008 – 57,063 miles
- 2007 – 52,509 miles
- 2006 – 51,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,794 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,794 miles (+1,711)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 90,794 miles
- Test number
- 260445225255
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass89,083 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,083 miles
- Test number
- 710788625932
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail89,078 miles (+3,416)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,078 miles
- Test number
- 106311862053
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass85,662 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 85,662 miles
- Test number
- 193931131412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail85,659 miles (+1,906)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,659 miles
- Test number
- 454332346552
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Pass83,753 miles (+2,406)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 83,753 miles
- Test number
- 689613194814
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,347 miles (+371)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 81,347 miles
- Test number
- 520468643734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass80,976 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 80,976 miles
- Test number
- 508835333770
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass80,965 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,965 miles
- Test number
- 571352258446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,829 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 80,829 miles
- Test number
- 736369555250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,829 miles (+704)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,829 miles
- Test number
- 622959422117
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass80,125 miles (+730)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,125 miles
- Test number
- 392544839261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,395 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,395 miles
- Test number
- 388591515465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,943 miles (+2,062)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,943 miles
- Test number
- 177554015476
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNsf tyre sidewall split
Pass76,881 miles (+2,626)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,881 miles
- Test number
- 565390314088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
Pass74,255 miles (+2,739)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 74,255 miles
- Test number
- 129604713016
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
Pass71,516 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 71,516 miles
- Test number
- 619244312097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass67,703 miles (+3,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,703 miles
- Test number
- 717530421037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,428 miles (+3,727)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 124521820056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,701 miles (+3,638)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 60,701 miles
- Test number
- 232848909045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,063 miles (+4,554)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 57,063 miles
- Test number
- 704144718006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,509 miles (+1,102)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 52,509 miles
- Test number
- 204387727015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,407 miles
- Test number
- 440295386146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 FVR
- Does T8 FVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FVR is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T8 FVR?
- The MOT on T8 FVR is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 FVR done?
- T8 FVR was recorded at 90,794 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
- Has T8 FVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 FVR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T8 FVR 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 FVR find?
- T8 FVR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.
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