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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 4,973 cc

X8 ULDMOT history

X8 ULD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

X8 ULD red 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
84,748 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ULD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ULD was last recorded at 84,748 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 7,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,275 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,473 miles
Average per year
2,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,748 miles
  • 2024 – 77,275 miles
  • 2021 – 75,460 miles
  • 2019 – 75,260 miles
  • 2018 – 74,240 miles
  • 2017 – 72,480 miles
  • 2016 – 69,602 miles
  • 2015 – 66,082 miles
  • 2014 – 62,364 miles
  • 2013 – 59,487 miles
  • 2012 – 57,908 miles
  • 2011 – 55,916 miles
  • 2009 – 54,219 miles
  • 2008 – 51,838 miles
  • 2007 – 44,058 miles
  • 2006 – 39,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    340920086019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,748 miles (+7,473)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    883059611735
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not switch off (3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    426874682401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,275 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,275 miles
    Test number
    746942122045
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    626126799565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    507737956063
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    830461104638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828002122030
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,460 miles (+200)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    380408429082
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass75,260 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    648376753441
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Fail75,260 miles (+1,020)2 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    132263760211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Pass74,240 miles (+1,760)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    214102427102
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs covered
    • AdvisoryEngine bay cover fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass72,480 miles (+2,878)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    804103106654
    • AdvisoryAll coil-springs covered
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from offside at rear cross over pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cut on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some testable items

  14. Pass69,602 miles (+3,520)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    767131545104
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel been weld repaired on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndershield fitted

  15. Pass66,082 miles (+3,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    477581295141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,364 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    435453564115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,487 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    546187753150
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail59,487 miles (+1,579)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    447551053116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,908 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,908 miles
    Test number
    515088162099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    495024021052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,916 miles (+1,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    168208011025
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass54,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    284694789489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail54,219 miles (+2,381)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,219 miles
    Test number
    324994289138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass51,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    213243798142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,838 miles (+7,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    574721898104
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass44,058 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,058 miles
    Test number
    500847557146
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail44,048 miles (+4,521)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    423956557176
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  28. Pass39,527 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    971636946184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    621220126040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ULD

Does X8 ULD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 ULD expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 ULD?
The MOT on X8 ULD expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 ULD done?
X8 ULD was recorded at 84,748 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,425 miles a year.
Has X8 ULD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ULD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 ULD 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 X8 ULD find?
X8 ULD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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