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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

Y8 SMHMOT history

Y8 SMH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

Y8 SMH silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
48,140 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SMH was last recorded at 48,140 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,075 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
1,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 48,140 miles
  • 2023 – 48,075 miles
  • 2022 – 45,390 miles
  • 2021 – 45,342 miles
  • 2020 – 43,592 miles
  • 2019 – 42,380 miles
  • 2018 – 40,037 miles
  • 2017 – 38,515 miles
  • 2016 – 38,130 miles
  • 2015 – 37,606 miles
  • 2014 – 36,749 miles
  • 2013 – 35,642 miles
  • 2012 – 34,445 miles
  • 2011 – 32,656 miles
  • 2010 – 30,827 miles
  • 2009 – 28,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,140 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,140 miles (+65)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    916783315069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass48,075 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    590406667256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Pass45,390 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    743864900902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,342 miles (+1,750)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    801298895147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  5. Pass43,592 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,592 miles
    Test number
    375684972010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    832684273928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,380 miles (+2,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    688948242449
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass40,037 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,037 miles
    Test number
    691095085843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,515 miles (+385)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    857114990093
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre scrubbing slightly on plastic cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted
  10. Pass38,130 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,130 miles
    Test number
    648637922791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,606 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    677482345154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,749 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    487665434102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,642 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    208587633497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,445 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    539855632183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,656 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,656 miles
    Test number
    655258431104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,827 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    354912330150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,721 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    683102859192
    • NoteHas a cut in the side wall of the N/S tyre which is NOT reached the ply or cords
    • NoteThe under covers of the car and not fixed on by all there fixings and clip

Questions about Y8 SMH

Does Y8 SMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 SMH expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SMH?
The MOT on Y8 SMH expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 SMH done?
Y8 SMH was recorded at 48,140 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 1,294 miles a year.
Has Y8 SMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SMH has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 SMH 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 SMH find?
Y8 SMH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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