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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

V8 DMDMOT history

V8 DMD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
70,322 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DMD was last recorded at 70,322 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,823 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
499 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,322 miles
  • 2024 – 69,823 miles
  • 2022 – 68,688 miles
  • 2021 – 66,402 miles
  • 2020 – 63,566 miles
  • 2019 – 54,072 miles
  • 2018 – 50,432 miles
  • 2017 – 46,018 miles
  • 2016 – 38,358 miles
  • 2015 – 37,221 miles
  • 2014 – 35,344 miles
  • 2012 – 30,878 miles
  • 2011 – 28,910 miles
  • 2010 – 27,760 miles
  • 2009 – 25,689 miles
  • 2008 – 19,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,322 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,322 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,322 miles
    Test number
    955200780554
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,823 miles (+1,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    352482639161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,688 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    981014172559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,402 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    953211366082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,566 miles (+9,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    356074209525
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    537731595593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,072 miles (+3,640)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,072 miles
    Test number
    920503886858
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass50,432 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    886626620471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,018 miles (+7,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,018 miles
    Test number
    444756476249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass38,358 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    773947652972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,221 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    828492215148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,344 miles (+56)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    208624514161
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres worn very close to limit
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing/worn on edge

  13. Fail35,288 miles (+4,410)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,288 miles
    Test number
    485893084014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,878 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,878 miles
    Test number
    367195032200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,910 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    275794891114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,910 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    647614891172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,760 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,760 miles
    Test number
    853284700296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,689 miles (+6,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    151589799132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass19,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,486 miles
    Test number
    730104098091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DMD

Does V8 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 DMD expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 DMD?
The MOT on V8 DMD expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 DMD done?
V8 DMD was recorded at 70,322 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has V8 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DMD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 DMD 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 DMD find?
V8 DMD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four.

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