Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc
V8 DFNMOT history
V8 DFN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 11,675 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 11,675 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 DFN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 DFN was last recorded at 11,675 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 11,405 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 270 miles
- Average per year
- 327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 11,675 miles
- 2025 – 11,405 miles
- 2024 – 11,333 miles
- 2023 – 11,262 miles
- 2022 – 11,122 miles
- 2021 – 10,999 miles
- 2020 – 10,787 miles
- 2019 – 10,744 miles
- 2018 – 10,534 miles
- 2017 – 10,125 miles
- 2016 – 9,993 miles
- 2015 – 9,794 miles
- 2014 – 9,570 miles
- 2013 – 8,861 miles
- 2011 – 8,541 miles
- 2010 – 8,163 miles
- 2009 – 7,441 miles
- 2008 – 6,748 miles
- 2007 – 5,583 miles
- 2006 – 5,318 miles
- 2005 – 4,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass11,675 miles (+270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 11,675 miles
- Test number
- 820110275718
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass11,405 miles (+72)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 11,405 miles
- Test number
- 808603801194
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass11,333 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 11,333 miles
- Test number
- 462088072489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,262 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 11,262 miles
- Test number
- 562890703619
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail11,262 miles (+140)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,262 miles
- Test number
- 589227675324
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass11,122 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 11,122 miles
- Test number
- 912262720140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,999 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 10,999 miles
- Test number
- 250869972293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,787 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 10,787 miles
- Test number
- 875738471154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,744 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 10,744 miles
- Test number
- 472696188407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,534 miles (+409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 10,534 miles
- Test number
- 860385611347
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass10,125 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 10,125 miles
- Test number
- 473300842887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,993 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 9,993 miles
- Test number
- 623797548168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,794 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 9,794 miles
- Test number
- 673482566715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,570 miles (+709)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 9,570 miles
- Test number
- 568012734286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,861 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 8,861 miles
- Test number
- 649982243182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,541 miles (+378)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 8,541 miles
- Test number
- 366246781470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,163 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 8,163 miles
- Test number
- 880221690246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,441 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 7,441 miles
- Test number
- 374787789286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,748 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 6,748 miles
- Test number
- 750280598293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,583 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 5,583 miles
- Test number
- 314443237205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,318 miles (+485)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 5,318 miles
- Test number
- 753418246202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 4,833 miles
- Test number
- 333078045481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 DFN
- Does V8 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DFN is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 DFN?
- The MOT on V8 DFN is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 DFN done?
- V8 DFN was recorded at 11,675 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 327 miles a year.
- Has V8 DFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 DFN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on V8 DFN 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 DFN find?
- V8 DFN passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (inner sidewall); tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (inner sidewall).
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