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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

V8 EMKMOT history

V8 EMK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V8 EMK silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,766 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 EMK
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
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 EMK was last recorded at 38,766 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,760 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,766 miles
  • 2024 – 36,760 miles
  • 2023 – 36,649 miles
  • 2022 – 36,350 miles
  • 2021 – 36,134 miles
  • 2020 – 35,604 miles
  • 2019 – 34,867 miles
  • 2018 – 33,699 miles
  • 2017 – 32,007 miles
  • 2016 – 30,601 miles
  • 2015 – 29,202 miles
  • 2014 – 27,559 miles
  • 2013 – 26,033 miles
  • 2012 – 23,866 miles
  • 2011 – 18,837 miles
  • 2010 – 12,941 miles
  • 2009 – 10,572 miles
  • 2007 – 8,337 miles
  • 2006 – 6,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,766 miles

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass38,766 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    103054657696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,760 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    528015745010
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass36,649 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,649 miles
    Test number
    578300982561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass36,350 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    620386998593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass36,134 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    927373402212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,988 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,988 miles
    Test number
    420631278993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass35,604 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    331292887335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,867 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,867 miles
    Test number
    391768957074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,699 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,699 miles
    Test number
    527653143512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,007 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    812590119653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,601 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    630884423556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,202 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,202 miles
    Test number
    448079935160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass27,559 miles (+1,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,559 miles
    Test number
    757493744172
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished and worn on edges
  14. Pass26,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,033 miles
    Test number
    128947623127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,033 miles (+2,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,033 miles
    Test number
    256097223141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass23,866 miles (+5,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    129006042183
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass18,837 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,837 miles
    Test number
    986127141168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,941 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,941 miles
    Test number
    214585230176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,572 miles (+2,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,572 miles
    Test number
    460708139118
    • NoteRear no plate start to discolour
  20. Pass8,337 miles (+1,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,337 miles
    Test number
    214903167436
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass6,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,950 miles
    Test number
    184564216131
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about V8 EMK

Does V8 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 EMK is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 EMK?
The MOT on V8 EMK is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 EMK done?
V8 EMK was recorded at 38,766 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has V8 EMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 EMK has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2013.
Has the mileage on V8 EMK 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 EMK find?
V8 EMK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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