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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,966 cc

VS 8680MOT history

VS 8680 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

VS 8680 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
37,304 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VS 8680
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VS 8680 was last recorded at 37,304 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,267 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,304 miles
  • 2025 – 37,267 miles
  • 2024 – 37,242 miles
  • 2023 – 37,224 miles
  • 2022 – 37,174 miles
  • 2021 – 37,079 miles
  • 2020 – 37,046 miles
  • 2019 – 37,024 miles
  • 2018 – 36,852 miles
  • 2017 – 36,782 miles
  • 2016 – 36,563 miles
  • 2015 – 36,161 miles
  • 2014 – 36,072 miles
  • 2013 – 35,883 miles
  • 2012 – 35,264 miles
  • 2011 – 34,220 miles
  • 2010 – 33,079 miles
  • 2009 – 31,089 miles
  • 2008 – 29,307 miles
  • 2007 – 25,184 miles
  • 2006 – 19,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,304 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rigid pipe corrosion ( hydraulic line )
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play steering linkage ball joint, gaiter slightly split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,304 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    607493934353
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rigid pipe corrosion ( hydraulic line )
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play steering linkage ball joint, gaiter slightly split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,267 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    650063401742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,242 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,242 miles
    Test number
    911556517413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,224 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    424957057355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,174 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    788802604863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,079 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    545892593433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,046 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,046 miles
    Test number
    415385062835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,024 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,024 miles
    Test number
    992677194415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,852 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    218547238664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,782 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    100022503450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,563 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    572034233807
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass36,161 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,161 miles
    Test number
    738352215268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,072 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    586599004220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,883 miles (+619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    208953193453
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass35,264 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    498598792153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,220 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    637932001207
    • 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)

  17. Pass33,079 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    564317780153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,089 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    340931299129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass31,089 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    902001599146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,307 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,307 miles
    Test number
    360181518298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,184 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,184 miles
    Test number
    233951307278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,658 miles
    Test number
    504745616242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VS 8680

What vehicle is registration VS 8680 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VS 8680 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VS 8680 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VS 8680 is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VS 8680?
The MOT on VS 8680 is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VS 8680 done?
VS 8680 was recorded at 37,304 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 880 miles a year.
Has VS 8680 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VS 8680 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on VS 8680 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 VS 8680 find?
VS 8680 passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower rigid pipe corrosion ( hydraulic line ); offside inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play steering linkage ball joint, gaiter slightly split.

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