Mercedes-Benz SL
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc
Y8 KMLMOT history
Y8 KML is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 141,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 141,193 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 KML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 KML was last recorded at 141,193 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,193 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,193 miles
- 2025 – 140,265 miles
- 2024 – 139,420 miles
- 2022 – 138,230 miles
- 2021 – 135,825 miles
- 2020 – 133,998 miles
- 2019 – 131,385 miles
- 2018 – 129,439 miles
- 2017 – 127,439 miles
- 2016 – 125,480 miles
- 2015 – 123,018 miles
- 2014 – 119,489 miles
- 2013 – 116,915 miles
- 2012 – 112,083 miles
- 2011 – 108,720 miles
- 2010 – 105,348 miles
- 2009 – 99,321 miles
- 2008 – 85,614 miles
- 2007 – 69,026 miles
- 2006 – 48,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,193 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,193 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 141,193 miles
- Test number
- 913408127229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail141,193 miles (+928)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,193 miles
- Test number
- 949456065411
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,265 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 140,265 miles
- Test number
- 801874523527
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,265 miles (+845)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,265 miles
- Test number
- 713146452708
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,420 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,420 miles
- Test number
- 194666397281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,420 miles (+1,190)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,420 miles
- Test number
- 207486687116
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,230 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 138,230 miles
- Test number
- 871496215267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,825 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,825 miles
- Test number
- 637881716797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,821 miles (+1,823)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,821 miles
- Test number
- 701612112061
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,998 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 133,998 miles
- Test number
- 205716425149
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,996 miles (+2,611)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,996 miles
- Test number
- 862844676959
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,385 miles (+1,946)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,385 miles
- Test number
- 183535940390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,439 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,439 miles
- Test number
- 646402159199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,439 miles (+2,000)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,439 miles
- Test number
- 975584058164
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,439 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,439 miles
- Test number
- 338908549449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,480 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 125,480 miles
- Test number
- 728434097332
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,018 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 123,018 miles
- Test number
- 340452134484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,018 miles (+3,529)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,018 miles
- Test number
- 787686611264
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,489 miles (+2,574)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,489 miles
- Test number
- 737519364225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,915 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 116,915 miles
- Test number
- 106789863219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,915 miles (+4,832)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,915 miles
- Test number
- 506979063270
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 112,083 miles
- Test number
- 645931072270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,083 miles (+3,363)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,083 miles
- Test number
- 848561672209
- Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass108,720 miles (+3,372)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 108,720 miles
- Test number
- 177646711260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,348 miles (+6,027)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 105,348 miles
- Test number
- 231346780475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,321 miles (+13,707)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 99,321 miles
- Test number
- 592787219178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,614 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 700518648191
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,614 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 971768848132
- Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,614 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 402558848156
- Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Pass85,614 miles (+16,588)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 962418048138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,026 miles (+21,014)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 69,026 miles
- Test number
- 152922157114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,012 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,012 miles
- Test number
- 742340996057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y8 KML
- Does Y8 KML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 KML is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 KML?
- The MOT on Y8 KML is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 KML done?
- Y8 KML was recorded at 141,193 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
- Has Y8 KML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 KML has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 KML 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 Y8 KML find?
- Y8 KML passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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