
Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc
V8 MSLMOT history
V8 MSL is a silver and silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 60,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 60,876 mi
- At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 MSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 MSL was last recorded at 60,876 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 60,458 miles · 24 Jul 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 418 miles
- Average per year
- 1,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 60,876 miles
- 2019 – 60,458 miles
- 2018 – 59,524 miles
- 2017 – 58,722 miles
- 2016 – 57,532 miles
- 2015 – 56,108 miles
- 2014 – 54,944 miles
- 2013 – 53,866 miles
- 2012 – 52,818 miles
- 2011 – 51,993 miles
- 2010 – 50,041 miles
- 2009 – 48,490 miles
- 2008 – 46,392 miles
- 2007 – 44,215 miles
- 2006 – 41,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,876 miles (+418)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 60,876 miles
- Test number
- 635048578415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,458 miles (+934)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,458 miles
- Test number
- 608225737952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,524 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 59,524 miles
- Test number
- 963044268392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,520 miles (+798)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,520 miles
- Test number
- 155218055213
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,722 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,722 miles
- Test number
- 671541318118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass57,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 293981058591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,532 miles (+1,424)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,532 miles
- Test number
- 339060089033
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass56,108 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 56,108 miles
- Test number
- 669493755161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,944 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,944 miles
- Test number
- 856802204281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,866 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,866 miles
- Test number
- 348688053168
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail53,866 miles (+1,048)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,866 miles
- Test number
- 418088053177
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,818 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,818 miles
- Test number
- 425550852141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,993 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,993 miles
- Test number
- 285508031433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,041 miles (+1,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,041 miles
- Test number
- 473815550190
- 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)
Pass48,490 miles (+2,098)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,490 miles
- Test number
- 661216859156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,392 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 46,392 miles
- Test number
- 180874858111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,215 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 44,215 miles
- Test number
- 232382057185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,743 miles
- Test number
- 442936246109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 MSL
- Does V8 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 MSL expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 MSL?
- The MOT on V8 MSL expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 MSL done?
- V8 MSL was recorded at 60,876 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 1,233 miles a year.
- Has V8 MSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 MSL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on V8 MSL 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 MSL find?
- V8 MSL passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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