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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 5,461 cc

V8 MTOMOT history

V8 MTO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,831 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MTO was last recorded at 61,831 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,640 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,191 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,831 miles
  • 2025 – 57,640 miles
  • 2024 – 57,412 miles
  • 2023 – 56,523 miles
  • 2022 – 56,499 miles
  • 2020 – 54,206 miles
  • 2019 – 48,064 miles
  • 2018 – 41,143 miles
  • 2017 – 40,170 miles
  • 2016 – 36,056 miles
  • 2015 – 31,847 miles
  • 2014 – 26,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,831 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread id slightly lifting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,831 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    471713007938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,640 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    674535409939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,636 miles (+224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    378674223871
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,412 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    869326973764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,523 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    567670050617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,522 miles (+15)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    330950122007
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,507 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    828283861929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,499 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,499 miles
    Test number
    758304444296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess lower ball joint has play (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,808 miles (+1,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,808 miles
    Test number
    159149833959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,206 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    225940166966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,729 miles (+4,665)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,729 miles
    Test number
    657750109396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,064 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    133469604004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,143 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,143 miles
    Test number
    977752677564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    618738228713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread id slightly lifting.

  15. Fail40,170 miles (+4,114)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    604564680595
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread id slightly lifting.

  16. Pass36,056 miles (+4,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    399347036213
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass31,847 miles (+4,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    306439455124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,933 miles
    Test number
    397380164122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MTO

Does V8 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MTO is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MTO?
The MOT on V8 MTO is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MTO done?
V8 MTO was recorded at 61,831 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has V8 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MTO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 MTO 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 MTO find?
V8 MTO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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