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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

V8 GYOMOT history

V8 GYO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 55,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

V8 GYO silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
55,567 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GYO was last recorded at 55,567 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,565 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,567 miles
  • 2018 – 54,788 miles
  • 2017 – 52,797 miles
  • 2016 – 47,122 miles
  • 2015 – 33,555 miles
  • 2014 – 32,017 miles
  • 2013 – 28,528 miles
  • 2012 – 28,241 miles
  • 2011 – 27,165 miles
  • 2010 – 26,348 miles
  • 2009 – 25,261 miles
  • 2008 – 23,700 miles
  • 2007 – 19,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,567 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,567 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    848052126459
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail55,565 miles (+777)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    574306765320
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass54,788 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,788 miles
    Test number
    848855816690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Pass52,797 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    926732299083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    316435654625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail47,122 miles (+13,567)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    753554751194
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass33,555 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    585080475073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,017 miles (+3,489)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    239305214119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMovement in rack
    • NoteN/side front tyre scuff marks & cuts on outer wall
    • NoteO/side front tyre scuff marks on outer wall
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearing n/side front
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearing o/side front

  9. Pass28,528 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    789803543111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,241 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    348822822151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,165 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    889410741138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,161 miles (+813)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    937759731195
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass26,348 miles (+1,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    774371940170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass25,261 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    562625729112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,700 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,700 miles
    Test number
    372360148136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,922 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    583668057060
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V8 GYO

Does V8 GYO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 GYO expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 GYO?
The MOT on V8 GYO expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 GYO done?
V8 GYO was recorded at 55,567 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has V8 GYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GYO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 GYO 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 GYO find?
V8 GYO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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