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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,461 cc

V8 WGYMOT history

V8 WGY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V8 WGY black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
60,036 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WGY was last recorded at 60,036 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,361 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,036 miles
  • 2025 – 58,361 miles
  • 2024 – 55,358 miles
  • 2023 – 48,449 miles
  • 2022 – 39,628 miles
  • 2021 – 33,715 miles
  • 2020 – 30,432 miles
  • 2018 – 30,221 miles
  • 2016 – 29,256 miles
  • 2015 – 27,573 miles
  • 2014 – 24,697 miles
  • 2013 – 21,296 miles
  • 2011 – 16,169 miles
  • 2010 – 12,586 miles
  • 2009 – 10,462 miles
  • 2008 – 9,527 miles
  • 2007 – 7,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,036 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,036 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    60,036 miles
    Test number
    326847915359
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass58,361 miles (+3,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,361 miles
    Test number
    824528569522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass55,358 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    355655693960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,338 miles (+6,889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    506558675140
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass48,449 miles (+8,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    256582435138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass39,628 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    593379440026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,715 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,715 miles
    Test number
    948058822473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,432 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,432 miles
    Test number
    770876716885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,221 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    566937584102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,256 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    464181713771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,573 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    476847345066
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  12. Pass27,573 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    676727345067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,697 miles (+3,401)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,697 miles
    Test number
    897820974026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear light cluster damaged
  14. Pass21,296 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,296 miles
    Test number
    645866943049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,169 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,169 miles
    Test number
    526438641324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,586 miles
    Test number
    804270350315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,583 miles (+2,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,583 miles
    Test number
    802570250317
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass10,462 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,462 miles
    Test number
    113975669357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,527 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,527 miles
    Test number
    291563558349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass7,793 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,793 miles
    Test number
    333265657376
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass6,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,397 miles
    Test number
    842194107057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 WGY

Does V8 WGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WGY is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WGY?
The MOT on V8 WGY is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WGY done?
V8 WGY was recorded at 60,036 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has V8 WGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WGY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 WGY 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 WGY find?
V8 WGY passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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