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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

781 GRTMOT history

781 GRT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

781 GRT silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,356 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
781 GRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

781 GRT was last recorded at 98,356 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,530 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,826 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,356 miles
  • 2025 – 90,530 miles
  • 2024 – 88,440 miles
  • 2023 – 84,533 miles
  • 2022 – 81,831 miles
  • 2021 – 81,282 miles
  • 2020 – 80,068 miles
  • 2019 – 78,255 miles
  • 2018 – 76,156 miles
  • 2017 – 74,350 miles
  • 2016 – 72,119 miles
  • 2015 – 68,572 miles
  • 2014 – 62,139 miles
  • 2013 – 55,440 miles
  • 2012 – 45,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shock top mount corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box sump corrouded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    888277331050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box sump corrouded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,356 miles (+7,826)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    788306755409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box sump corrouded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,530 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    990481113107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,528 miles (+2,088)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    655758600123
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,440 miles (+3,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    318698229714
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame has age related corrosion

  6. Pass84,533 miles (+2,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    319465085052
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tie bars corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil sump corroded

  7. Pass81,831 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    120000267035
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brakes binding
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass81,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    662570192493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre worn inner tread

  9. Fail81,282 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    457672329047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre worn inner tread

  10. Pass80,068 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    503379567294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    909461108448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,255 miles (+2,099)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    603554144145
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,156 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,156 miles
    Test number
    958339474183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,350 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    980027983282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,119 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    779619696374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    686459644899
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail68,571 miles (+6,432)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    124442160260
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded @flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNSR Fog light inop
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass62,139 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    477911534218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    458053533255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,440 miles (+1,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,440 miles
    Test number
    429522233277
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    296437143032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,634 miles (+7,640)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    125127443496
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    599325452079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,994 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    825334652068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about 781 GRT

What vehicle is registration 781 GRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 781 GRT on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2008. 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 781 GRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 781 GRT is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 781 GRT?
The MOT on 781 GRT is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 781 GRT done?
781 GRT was recorded at 98,356 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has 781 GRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 781 GRT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 781 GRT 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 781 GRT find?
781 GRT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock top mount corroded; oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump corrouded, and 1 more.

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