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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

TG 8737MOT history

TG 8737 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,859 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TG 8737
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TG 8737 was last recorded at 65,859 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,709 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
1,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,859 miles
  • 2025 – 65,709 miles
  • 2024 – 65,682 miles
  • 2023 – 65,587 miles
  • 2022 – 65,470 miles
  • 2021 – 65,203 miles
  • 2020 – 65,114 miles
  • 2019 – 64,983 miles
  • 2018 – 64,801 miles
  • 2017 – 64,446 miles
  • 2016 – 64,079 miles
  • 2015 – 63,987 miles
  • 2014 – 63,305 miles
  • 2013 – 61,137 miles
  • 2012 – 56,521 miles
  • 2011 – 52,556 miles
  • 2010 – 47,627 miles
  • 2009 – 43,155 miles
  • 2008 – 39,029 miles
  • 2007 – 34,086 miles
  • 2006 – 29,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,859 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,859 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,859 miles
    Test number
    476142311979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,709 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,709 miles
    Test number
    695814276280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,682 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    402695988427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,587 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    907899940881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,470 miles (+267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,470 miles
    Test number
    140459324815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    629489690933
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail65,203 miles (+89)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    487994036976
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,114 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,114 miles
    Test number
    335876032508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,983 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,983 miles
    Test number
    207501143278
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has corrosion
  10. Pass64,801 miles (+355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    451323333250
    • AdvisoryExhaust centerbox rusty
  11. Pass64,446 miles (+367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    205244643204
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  12. Pass64,079 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    461920053338
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded
  13. Pass63,987 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,987 miles
    Test number
    248126025169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,305 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    929028724166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,137 miles
    Test number
    719123733176
    • 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)
  16. Fail61,136 miles (+4,615)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,136 miles
    Test number
    576013033165
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  17. Pass56,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,521 miles
    Test number
    215871322177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,515 miles (+3,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    916371722183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  19. Pass52,556 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    626976431154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,627 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    483487230120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,155 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    460716829199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,029 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    241669418160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,086 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    992124927115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    651698916188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TG 8737

What vehicle is registration TG 8737 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TG 8737 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TG 8737 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TG 8737 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on TG 8737?
The MOT on TG 8737 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TG 8737 done?
TG 8737 was recorded at 65,859 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,803 miles a year.
Has TG 8737 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TG 8737 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on TG 8737 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 TG 8737 find?
TG 8737 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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