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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

V8 CUCMOT history

V8 CUC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

V8 CUC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
69,050 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CUC was last recorded at 69,050 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,236 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
2,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,050 miles
  • 2024 – 68,236 miles
  • 2023 – 67,142 miles
  • 2022 – 65,679 miles
  • 2021 – 64,272 miles
  • 2019 – 63,939 miles
  • 2018 – 62,833 miles
  • 2016 – 62,076 miles
  • 2015 – 59,867 miles
  • 2014 – 54,659 miles
  • 2013 – 48,181 miles
  • 2012 – 42,411 miles
  • 2011 – 39,002 miles
  • 2010 – 32,346 miles
  • 2009 – 28,615 miles
  • 2008 – 23,224 miles
  • 2007 – 18,605 miles
  • 2006 – 13,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,050 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,050 miles (+814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,050 miles
    Test number
    107101246480
    • 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))
  2. Pass68,236 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,236 miles
    Test number
    904628122400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,142 miles (+1,463)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    155482294796
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass65,679 miles (+1,407)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    967972133502
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,272 miles (+333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,272 miles
    Test number
    710625444058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass63,939 miles (+1,106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,939 miles
    Test number
    435982631159
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,833 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    662836121289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,076 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    343147777537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,867 miles (+5,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    827125057184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass54,659 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    127190034379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,181 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    455200933447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,411 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    676881622372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,002 miles (+6,656)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    748286321357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil weep from steering rack
  14. Pass32,346 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,346 miles
    Test number
    324360520399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,615 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,615 miles
    Test number
    221737829311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,224 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,224 miles
    Test number
    813753328321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,605 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,605 miles
    Test number
    333110627383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,697 miles
    Test number
    702273636394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CUC

Does V8 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 CUC expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 CUC?
The MOT on V8 CUC expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 CUC done?
V8 CUC was recorded at 69,050 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 2,956 miles a year.
Has V8 CUC ever failed its MOT?
No. V8 CUC has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V8 CUC 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 V8 CUC find?
V8 CUC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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