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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

V8 POVMOT history

V8 POV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 27,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V8 POV silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,719 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 POV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 POV was last recorded at 27,719 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,875 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,719 miles
  • 2025 – 26,875 miles
  • 2024 – 25,984 miles
  • 2023 – 24,796 miles
  • 2017 – 24,514 miles
  • 2016 – 23,727 miles
  • 2015 – 23,121 miles
  • 2014 – 21,979 miles
  • 2013 – 20,943 miles
  • 2012 – 19,647 miles
  • 2011 – 18,958 miles
  • 2010 – 18,409 miles
  • 2009 – 17,858 miles
  • 2008 – 17,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,719 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,719 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,719 miles
    Test number
    512553674716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,875 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    665127646313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,984 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    902885762647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,796 miles
    Test number
    230091217863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,796 miles (+282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,796 miles
    Test number
    813440184221
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass24,514 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,514 miles
    Test number
    161312217880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    257939164097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Fail23,727 miles (+606)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,727 miles
    Test number
    388063112136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass23,121 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,121 miles
    Test number
    755457015227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,979 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,979 miles
    Test number
    649799434290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,943 miles (+1,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,943 miles
    Test number
    356126023233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass19,647 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    397978622201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,958 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,958 miles
    Test number
    388587311473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,409 miles (+551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    780243390194
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
  15. Pass17,858 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,858 miles
    Test number
    243929529010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,123 miles
    Test number
    161521438472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 POV

Does V8 POV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 POV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 POV?
The MOT on V8 POV is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 POV done?
V8 POV was recorded at 27,719 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 568 miles a year.
Has V8 POV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 POV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 POV 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 POV find?
V8 POV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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