Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
V8 KVVMOT history
V8 KVV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 92,431 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 KVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 KVV was last recorded at 92,431 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2016.
- Previous MOT
- 89,158 miles · 22 Dec 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 3,273 miles
- Average per year
- 3,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,431 miles
- 2016 – 89,158 miles
- 2015 – 82,847 miles
- 2013 – 76,597 miles
- 2012 – 72,184 miles
- 2011 – 69,104 miles
- 2009 – 59,734 miles
- 2008 – 22,880 miles
- 2007 – 21,677 miles
- 2006 – 16,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,431 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 295/30R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
14 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,431 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 92,431 miles
- Test number
- 844174518897
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 295/30R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail148,755 km (+2,143)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,755 km
- Test number
- 796307417921
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 295/30R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass146,612 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 146,612 km
- Test number
- 590512616913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,158 miles (+6,311)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 89,158 miles
- Test number
- 487778120994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,847 miles
- Test number
- 476899194656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,501 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 128,501 km
- Test number
- 607354894242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,597 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,597 miles
- Test number
- 759111503264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,493 miles (+4,309)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,493 miles
- Test number
- 117337483151
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass72,184 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,184 miles
- Test number
- 819400072070
- 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)
Pass69,104 miles (+9,370)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,104 miles
- Test number
- 405331071022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,734 miles (+36,854)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,734 miles
- Test number
- 760556209307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,880 miles (+1,203)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 22,880 miles
- Test number
- 533274448033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,677 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 21,677 miles
- Test number
- 240767007243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,441 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,441 miles
- Test number
- 932449256192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres aprox 4mm
- NoteO/S/R tyre 3mm
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Questions about V8 KVV
- Does V8 KVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KVV is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 KVV?
- The MOT on V8 KVV is valid until 31 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 KVV done?
- V8 KVV was recorded at 92,431 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
- Has V8 KVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 KVV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 KVV 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 KVV find?
- V8 KVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged 295/30r20; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.
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