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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

V8 EEGMOT history

V8 EEG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

V8 EEG silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
104,566 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EEG
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
3 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EEG was last recorded at 104,566 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,448 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
4,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,566 miles
  • 2021 – 104,448 miles
  • 2020 – 103,263 miles
  • 2019 – 99,329 miles
  • 2018 – 93,090 miles
  • 2017 – 89,694 miles
  • 2016 – 84,191 miles
  • 2015 – 77,610 miles
  • 2013 – 69,904 miles
  • 2012 – 61,581 miles
  • 2011 – 54,276 miles
  • 2010 – 46,128 miles
  • 2009 – 42,710 miles
  • 2008 – 37,820 miles
  • 2006 – 29,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess os and ns rear suspension hose ferules heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,566 miles
    Test number
    706183321496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,560 miles (+112)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    526712520417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    826763996655
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess os and ns rear suspension hose ferules heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  4. Fail104,448 miles (+1,185)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    835718504171
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess os and ns rear suspension hose ferules heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray insecure

  5. Pass103,263 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,263 miles
    Test number
    479012397248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,329 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    332967529004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn

  7. Fail99,325 miles (+6,235)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    160606652598
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn

  8. Pass93,090 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    752277507512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,694 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    641035453397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail89,684 miles (+5,493)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    797017616529
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Joint on hydro ram (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass84,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    326295617212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail84,191 miles (+6,581)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    259204655905
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass77,610 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    746071075021
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail77,610 miles (+7,706)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    888811775090
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,904 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    397540803221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail69,904 miles (+8,323)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    768560403229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass61,581 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,581 miles
    Test number
    416805132019
    • NoteNearside parking brake performance low.
    • NoteNearside rear lower fulcrum pin/bushes worn:- recommend attention.
    • NoteOffside front suspension unit lower bush worn.

  18. Fail61,581 miles (+7,305)1 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,581 miles
    Test number
    707752732099
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread badly worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside parking brake performance low.
    • NoteNearside rear lower fulcrum pin/bushes worn:- recommend attention.
    • NoteOffside front suspension unit lower bush worn.

  19. Pass54,276 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    388775001012
    • NoteOffside front, nearside front and offside rear tyre tread very low on extreme inner edges.

  20. Fail54,276 miles (+8,148)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    549965101026
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front, nearside front and offside rear tyre tread very low on extreme inner edges.

  21. Pass46,128 miles (+62)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,128 miles
    Test number
    374255900090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension cover split

  22. Fail46,066 miles (+3,356)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    490754100055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension cover split

  23. Pass42,710 miles (+4,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    172586999020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,820 miles (+8,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,820 miles
    Test number
    830038408079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,770 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,770 miles
    Test number
    600819236342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    410517266143
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about V8 EEG

Does V8 EEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 EEG expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 EEG?
The MOT on V8 EEG expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 EEG done?
V8 EEG was recorded at 104,566 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 4,903 miles a year.
Has V8 EEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EEG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 EEG 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 EEG find?
V8 EEG passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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