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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

T8 LSWMOT history

T8 LSW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,429 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 LSW was last recorded at 105,429 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,462 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,967 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,429 miles
  • 2025 – 100,462 miles
  • 2024 – 100,178 miles
  • 2022 – 88,184 miles
  • 2021 – 84,574 miles
  • 2020 – 79,516 miles
  • 2019 – 66,831 miles
  • 2018 – 59,226 miles
  • 2017 – 54,198 miles
  • 2016 – 49,450 miles
  • 2015 – 49,194 miles
  • 2014 – 42,844 miles
  • 2013 – 38,313 miles
  • 2012 – 33,884 miles
  • 2011 – 29,882 miles
  • 2010 – 25,519 miles
  • 2009 – 19,606 miles
  • 2008 – 11,345 miles
  • 2006 – 9,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,429 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,429 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    426663041084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,462 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,462 miles
    Test number
    939332131127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,178 miles (+6,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    667143088623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass94,176 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    271913713114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,184 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    228980454022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,574 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    951397040107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,516 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    995714924707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,831 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    540976732551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,226 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    803999697053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,198 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    618455917804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,450 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    651147885621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,194 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,194 miles
    Test number
    726367191284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,339 miles (+82)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    767916225001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn close to limit .worn on inner edges bad!

  14. Fail47,257 miles (+4,413)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    195439715426
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn close to limit .worn on inner edges bad!

  15. Pass42,844 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,844 miles
    Test number
    165820424042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,313 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    648482223070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,884 miles (+4,002)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    406938112077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,882 miles (+4,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,882 miles
    Test number
    105148411098
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit and worn inner edges / change

  19. Pass25,519 miles (+115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,519 miles
    Test number
    763726320040
    • NoteRear tyres wprn inner edges

  20. Fail25,404 miles (+5,798)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,404 miles
    Test number
    230088810017
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear tyres wprn inner edges

  21. Pass19,606 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,606 miles
    Test number
    100468049073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    784873708020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,345 miles (+1,638)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    491723308090
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass9,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,707 miles
    Test number
    864423356324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 LSW

Does T8 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 LSW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 LSW?
The MOT on T8 LSW is valid until 6 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 LSW done?
T8 LSW was recorded at 105,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has T8 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 LSW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 LSW 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 LSW find?
T8 LSW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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