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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 3,498 cc

T8 LEXMOT history

T8 LEX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,061 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LEX was last recorded at 83,061 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,163 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,898 miles
Average per year
6,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,061 miles
  • 2025 – 79,163 miles
  • 2024 – 74,953 miles
  • 2023 – 70,803 miles
  • 2022 – 66,357 miles
  • 2021 – 57,259 miles
  • 2020 – 51,033 miles
  • 2019 – 43,128 miles
  • 2018 – 36,923 miles
  • 2017 – 26,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,061 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,061 miles (+3,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,061 miles
    Test number
    318667242580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    140982549079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail79,161 miles (+4,208)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,161 miles
    Test number
    372343834553
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,953 miles (+4,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    682139812011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,803 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    598083236725
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail70,800 miles (+4,443)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    331527446151
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre brake lamp more than 50% leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip / small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,357 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    836711958949
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,357 miles2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    566130325959
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,357 miles (+9,098)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    163409523809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,259 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    539129270415
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail57,258 miles (+6,225)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    984971863094
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirty (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass51,033 miles (+7,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    559316240313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,128 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,128 miles
    Test number
    558413780737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,923 miles (+10,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    403754727791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    239080551917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T8 LEX

Does T8 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LEX is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LEX?
The MOT on T8 LEX is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 LEX done?
T8 LEX was recorded at 83,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,266 miles a year.
Has T8 LEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LEX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 LEX 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 LEX find?
T8 LEX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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