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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

V8 MTJMOT history

V8 MTJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

V8 MTJ black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,641 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MTJ was last recorded at 125,641 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,641 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,641 miles
  • 2023 – 122,150 miles
  • 2022 – 121,139 miles
  • 2020 – 120,408 miles
  • 2019 – 117,231 miles
  • 2018 – 110,893 miles
  • 2017 – 103,793 miles
  • 2016 – 102,217 miles
  • 2015 – 100,318 miles
  • 2014 – 97,256 miles
  • 2013 – 93,106 miles
  • 2012 – 91,404 miles
  • 2011 – 87,180 miles
  • 2010 – 82,023 miles
  • 2009 – 72,074 miles
  • 2008 – 51,543 miles
  • 2007 – 27,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,641 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Fog lmp not working( non obligatory lamp)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deteriorated but provides a view to the rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,641 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    500949605149
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,641 miles (+3,491)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    785866127141
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,150 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    689670326416
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deteriorated but provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lmp not working( non obligatory lamp)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbc lamp illuminated

  4. Fail122,150 miles (+1,011)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    638185086290
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror deteriorated but provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lmp not working( non obligatory lamp)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbc lamp illuminated

  5. Pass121,139 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,139 miles
    Test number
    206934618430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,137 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,137 miles
    Test number
    462527417969
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,132 miles (+724)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,132 miles
    Test number
    787173360130
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,408 miles (+3,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    513778808832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,231 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    165102701016
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail117,231 miles (+6,338)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    738739189078
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,893 miles (+2,297)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    220238515189
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,596 miles (+4,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    697770545358
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass103,793 miles (+1,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    411293906533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes obscured by under panels

  14. Pass102,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    208679194527
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DICS RUSTED

  15. Fail102,217 miles (+1,899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    483236097112
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DICS RUSTED

  16. Pass100,318 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,318 miles
    Test number
    495154115137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,256 miles (+4,150)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,256 miles
    Test number
    507926924110
    • NoteFront drive belt frayed
    • NoteRear discs worn

  18. Pass93,106 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    347114263041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,404 miles (+27)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    817259712260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrect number plates fitterd at time of test
    • NoteN/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play

  20. Fail91,377 miles (+4,197)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,377 miles
    Test number
    387127312464
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass87,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    588242521285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail87,180 miles (+5,157)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    805162821263
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass82,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,023 miles
    Test number
    224274020203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,020 miles (+9,946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    514564920257
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass72,074 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    320008809220
    • 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)

  26. Fail72,053 miles (+20,510)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    224075389127
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass51,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    254205588119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,543 miles (+23,653)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    190205388158
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass27,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,890 miles
    Test number
    680655907095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MTJ

Does V8 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 MTJ expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 MTJ?
The MOT on V8 MTJ expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 MTJ done?
V8 MTJ was recorded at 125,641 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has V8 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MTJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
V8 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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