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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V8 LEOMOT history

V8 LEO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

V8 LEO silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
136,304 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LEO was last recorded at 136,304 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,620 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,684 miles
Average per year
6,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,304 miles
  • 2022 – 134,620 miles
  • 2021 – 133,171 miles
  • 2020 – 130,455 miles
  • 2019 – 130,100 miles
  • 2018 – 126,796 miles
  • 2017 – 124,155 miles
  • 2016 – 122,880 miles
  • 2015 – 121,699 miles
  • 2014 – 111,196 miles
  • 2013 – 101,612 miles
  • 2012 – 94,065 miles
  • 2011 – 82,575 miles
  • 2010 – 73,945 miles
  • 2009 – 63,451 miles
  • 2008 – 50,722 miles
  • 2006 – 30,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass faded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,304 miles (+1,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,304 miles
    Test number
    422954295147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,620 miles (+1,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,620 miles
    Test number
    963076834017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass133,171 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,171 miles
    Test number
    460766475913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,455 miles (+355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,455 miles
    Test number
    125770353519
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass130,100 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    460550818764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,796 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,796 miles
    Test number
    607209259127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,783 miles (+2,628)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    164630415039
    • DangerousCentral Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass124,155 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,155 miles
    Test number
    150896019560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,880 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,880 miles
    Test number
    445518481406
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail122,879 miles (+1,180)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,879 miles
    Test number
    935899008674
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass121,699 miles (+10,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    855453412449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass111,196 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    257873254290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,612 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,612 miles
    Test number
    489462943285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    265817752274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail94,065 miles (+11,490)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    675266352253
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass82,575 miles (+8,630)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    666091171113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass73,945 miles (+10,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    811163370136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,451 miles (+12,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    493417369101
    • 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)

  19. Pass50,722 miles (+19,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    394502898152
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass30,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    831507026330
    • 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)

Questions about V8 LEO

Does V8 LEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 LEO expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 LEO?
The MOT on V8 LEO expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 LEO done?
V8 LEO was recorded at 136,304 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
Has V8 LEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LEO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V8 LEO 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 LEO find?
V8 LEO passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front mirror glass faded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit.

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