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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

77 KETMOT history

77 KET is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 18,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
18,999 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
77 KET
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

77 KET was last recorded at 18,999 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,675 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,324 miles
Average per year
178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,999 miles
  • 2025 – 17,675 miles
  • 2024 – 17,666 miles
  • 2023 – 17,649 miles
  • 2020 – 17,646 miles
  • 2019 – 17,579 miles
  • 2018 – 17,437 miles
  • 2017 – 17,395 miles
  • 2016 – 17,269 miles
  • 2014 – 17,156 miles
  • 2013 – 17,049 miles
  • 2012 – 16,910 miles
  • 2011 – 16,588 miles
  • 2010 – 16,454 miles
  • 2007 – 16,104 miles
  • 2006 – 15,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,999 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,999 miles (+1,324)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    18,999 miles
    Test number
    161276037942
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass17,675 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    17,675 miles
    Test number
    447236946917
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass17,666 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    17,666 miles
    Test number
    696607312431
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass17,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    17,649 miles
    Test number
    341934254418
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail17,649 miles (+3)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,649 miles
    Test number
    934375323340
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine may have misfire

  6. Pass17,646 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    534686778882
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail17,641 miles (+62)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,641 miles
    Test number
    404191039229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  8. Pass17,579 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    17,579 miles
    Test number
    776772916101
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass17,437 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,437 miles
    Test number
    302660554182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass17,395 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    457867702488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,269 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,269 miles
    Test number
    694533889605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,156 miles
    Test number
    988819454217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,156 miles (+107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,156 miles
    Test number
    759999154260
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  14. Pass17,049 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,049 miles
    Test number
    159282253278
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential

  15. Fail17,049 miles (+139)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,049 miles
    Test number
    398292753226
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front of engine
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear differential

  16. Pass16,910 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,910 miles
    Test number
    378282942227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,588 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    558955671199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,454 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    802311180114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,104 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,104 miles
    Test number
    982673887154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass15,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,434 miles
    Test number
    393534386149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 77 KET

What vehicle is registration 77 KET currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 77 KET on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 KET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 77 KET is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 77 KET?
The MOT on 77 KET is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 77 KET done?
77 KET was recorded at 18,999 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 178 miles a year.
Has 77 KET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 77 KET has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 77 KET 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 KET find?
77 KET passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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