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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc

678 DGBMOT history

678 DGB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

678 DGB silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,870 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
678 DGB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

678 DGB was last recorded at 60,870 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2020: 25,491 miles, lower than 52,496 miles on 22 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,673 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,870 miles
  • 2025 – 59,673 miles
  • 2024 – 58,518 miles
  • 2023 – 57,309 miles
  • 2022 – 56,426 miles
  • 2021 – 55,553 miles
  • 2020 – 25,491 miles
  • 2018 – 52,496 miles
  • 2017 – 50,879 miles
  • 2016 – 49,526 miles
  • 2015 – 47,583 miles
  • 2014 – 45,254 miles
  • 2013 – 42,602 miles
  • 2012 – 41,043 miles
  • 2011 – 38,893 miles
  • 2010 – 36,375 miles
  • 2009 – 32,972 miles
  • 2008 – 29,737 miles
  • 2007 – 26,796 miles
  • 2006 – 16,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,870 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,870 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    782431807411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,673 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,673 miles
    Test number
    371209590057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,518 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,518 miles
    Test number
    786816187307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,309 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    297795418921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,304 miles (+878)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    539481155926
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass56,426 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    689047900399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,553 miles (+30,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,553 miles
    Test number
    745603898323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass25,491 miles (-27,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,491 miles
    Test number
    717097094794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,496 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,496 miles
    Test number
    400305694548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,879 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,879 miles
    Test number
    571271262030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,526 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    337465280754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,386 miles (+1,803)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    482879787004
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass47,583 miles (+2,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    388926915407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass45,254 miles (+2,652)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    695371334205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass42,602 miles (+1,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    969337023200
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass41,043 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,043 miles
    Test number
    717424232264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,893 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    538275131229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,829 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    336209721254
    • DangerousNearside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (excessive)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass36,375 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    760037610286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    770780339264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,972 miles (+3,235)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    871750239282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass29,737 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    950836628209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail29,722 miles (+2,926)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    700504228213
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass26,796 miles (+10,240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,796 miles
    Test number
    242508207293
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has gash in sidewall

  25. Pass16,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,556 miles
    Test number
    943716636207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 678 DGB

What vehicle is registration 678 DGB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 678 DGB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Sept 2002. 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 678 DGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 678 DGB is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 678 DGB?
The MOT on 678 DGB is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 678 DGB done?
678 DGB was recorded at 60,870 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has 678 DGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 678 DGB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 678 DGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 678 DGB find?
678 DGB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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