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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

V8 KSLMOT history

V8 KSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
36,530 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KSL was last recorded at 36,530 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,524 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,530 miles
  • 2025 – 31,664 miles
  • 2024 – 31,571 miles
  • 2022 – 30,209 miles
  • 2021 – 29,516 miles
  • 2020 – 28,822 miles
  • 2018 – 28,810 miles
  • 2017 – 28,779 miles
  • 2016 – 28,727 miles
  • 2015 – 28,705 miles
  • 2014 – 28,441 miles
  • 2013 – 27,627 miles
  • 2012 – 26,946 miles
  • 2011 – 25,709 miles
  • 2010 – 20,061 miles
  • 2009 – 15,861 miles
  • 2008 – 14,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,530 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,530 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    321427589425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,524 miles (+4,860)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    447749220360
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass31,664 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    31,664 miles
    Test number
    466883154940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,571 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    105967187374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail31,570 miles (+4)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    988909150634
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP displayed within binnacle (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower tie arm outer bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open flap to test sealing device \ central locking not working (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail31,566 miles (+1,357)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    940285326513
    • DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE RESTRICTING FULL VISUAL INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass30,209 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    366602526738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,516 miles (+694)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,516 miles
    Test number
    973210173481
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass28,822 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    28,822 miles
    Test number
    122046529939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    743578387392
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  11. Fail28,810 miles (+31)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    771808143580
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass28,779 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    761809082171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,727 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,727 miles
    Test number
    116228973487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,705 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    716063815168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,441 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    766602644199
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass27,627 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,627 miles
    Test number
    529842893022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,946 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,946 miles
    Test number
    936462082057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,709 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,709 miles
    Test number
    198367791445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,701 miles (+5,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    365495791043
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass20,061 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    383649980053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,861 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,861 miles
    Test number
    392356809117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,711 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,711 miles
    Test number
    254937718484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly damaged.

  23. Fail14,711 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,711 miles
    Test number
    794079608107
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly damaged.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly damaged.

Questions about V8 KSL

Does V8 KSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KSL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KSL?
The MOT on V8 KSL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KSL done?
V8 KSL was recorded at 36,530 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,204 miles a year.
Has V8 KSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KSL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 KSL 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 KSL find?
V8 KSL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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