Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
V8 MBCMOT history
V8 MBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,460 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 93,460 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 MBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 MBC was last recorded at 93,460 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 92,912 miles · 24 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 548 miles
- Average per year
- 4,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 93,460 miles
- 2020 – 92,912 miles
- 2019 – 90,293 miles
- 2018 – 86,718 miles
- 2017 – 82,058 miles
- 2016 – 76,171 miles
- 2015 – 71,345 miles
- 2014 – 65,993 miles
- 2013 – 61,160 miles
- 2012 – 56,717 miles
- 2011 – 49,709 miles
- 2010 – 45,215 miles
- 2009 – 40,558 miles
- 2008 – 35,943 miles
- 2007 – 31,601 miles
- 2006 – 25,587 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,460 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,460 miles
- Test number
- 679790377739
- 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))
Fail93,460 miles (+548)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,460 miles
- Test number
- 713477047444
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass92,912 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,912 miles
- Test number
- 598064027892
- 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))
Fail92,911 miles (+2,618)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 577598962039
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres staring to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,293 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,293 miles
- Test number
- 386779904218
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,293 miles (+3,575)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,293 miles
- Test number
- 341330453431
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake inadequately mounted Brake backing shield (1.1.21 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,718 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,718 miles
- Test number
- 531921941940
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,058 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 82,058 miles
- Test number
- 778019526098
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail82,057 miles (+5,886)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,057 miles
- Test number
- 868826172790
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass76,171 miles (+4,826)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 76,171 miles
- Test number
- 368460110023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,345 miles
- Test number
- 165453425241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,345 miles (+5,352)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,345 miles
- Test number
- 975513825230
- Repaired at testNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass65,993 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 65,993 miles
- Test number
- 937185024283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,990 miles (+4,830)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,990 miles
- Test number
- 738513724226
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,160 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 61,160 miles
- Test number
- 349862513287
- 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)
Pass56,717 miles (+7,008)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,717 miles
- Test number
- 327293932280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,709 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,709 miles
- Test number
- 506187111107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,215 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,215 miles
- Test number
- 661208760026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 40,558 miles
- Test number
- 731583089062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,558 miles (+4,615)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,558 miles
- Test number
- 774863589025
- Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,943 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 35,943 miles
- Test number
- 240383698027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,601 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,601 miles
- Test number
- 232060187085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,587 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,587 miles
- Test number
- 994131466003
- NoteNote,brakes not tested in brake rollers.
Questions about V8 MBC
- Does V8 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 MBC expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 MBC?
- The MOT on V8 MBC expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 MBC done?
- V8 MBC was recorded at 93,460 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
- Has V8 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 MBC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on V8 MBC 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 MBC find?
- V8 MBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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