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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 4,973 cc

77 EJBMOT history

77 EJB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 May 1990. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,126 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
77 EJB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
2 May 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

77 EJB was last recorded at 152,126 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,548 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
578 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,126 miles
  • 2025 – 151,548 miles
  • 2024 – 149,973 miles
  • 2023 – 149,491 miles
  • 2022 – 146,557 miles
  • 2021 – 144,265 miles
  • 2020 – 144,228 miles
  • 2019 – 144,059 miles
  • 2018 – 143,532 miles
  • 2017 – 142,551 miles
  • 2016 – 141,739 miles
  • 2015 – 140,446 miles
  • 2014 – 139,163 miles
  • 2013 – 137,836 miles
  • 2012 – 136,108 miles
  • 2011 – 133,607 miles
  • 2010 – 131,670 miles
  • 2009 – 130,313 miles
  • 2008 – 127,279 miles
  • 2007 – 125,856 miles
  • 2006 – 123,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,126 miles (+578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,126 miles
    Test number
    159519541628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass151,548 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    745108043466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail151,548 miles (+1,575)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    757496218577
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass149,973 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,973 miles
    Test number
    874809706018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail149,961 miles (+40)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    760671402856
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail149,921 miles (+430)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,921 miles
    Test number
    410312707052
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass149,491 miles (+2,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    762479756917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass146,557 miles (+2,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,557 miles
    Test number
    930913783331
    • AdvisoryFront front lower arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock from column (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and driveline components
  9. Pass144,265 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    698461065328
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass144,228 miles (+22)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    495618397060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail144,206 miles (+147)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    657444836171
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass144,059 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,059 miles
    Test number
    632454028561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SIGNS OF OIL LEAK AROUND AND UNDERNEATH ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass143,532 miles (+981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    373867788739
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass142,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,551 miles
    Test number
    376188335899
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail142,551 miles (+812)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,551 miles
    Test number
    512947912253
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass141,739 miles (+1,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,739 miles
    Test number
    662225871339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass140,446 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,446 miles
    Test number
    288596295149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass139,163 miles (+1,327)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,163 miles
    Test number
    149801214255
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass137,836 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,836 miles
    Test number
    379191313265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail137,739 miles (+1,631)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    698667403241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass136,108 miles (+2,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,108 miles
    Test number
    595421902256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass133,607 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    355778201282
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch insecure
  23. Fail133,605 miles (+1,935)4 failures2 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    299633091125
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteHeadlamp washers inoperative
    • NoteN/s bonnet catch will not close
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch insecure
  24. Pass131,670 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,670 miles
    Test number
    873127060150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,313 miles (+3,034)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    511664099148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
  26. Pass127,279 miles (+1,423)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    127,279 miles
    Test number
    171555408288
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  27. Pass125,856 miles (+2,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    125,856 miles
    Test number
    543044807261
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDrivers door checkstrap faulty
  28. Pass123,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    123,545 miles
    Test number
    224574996479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 77 EJB

What vehicle is registration 77 EJB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 EJB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 May 1990. 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 77 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 77 EJB is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 77 EJB?
The MOT on 77 EJB is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 77 EJB done?
77 EJB was recorded at 152,126 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has 77 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 EJB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 77 EJB 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 77 EJB find?
77 EJB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush.

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