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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc

K78 CBOMOT history

K78 CBO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,441 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 CBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 CBO was last recorded at 147,441 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,425 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,441 miles
  • 2025 – 146,664 miles
  • 2024 – 144,962 miles
  • 2023 – 143,236 miles
  • 2022 – 141,858 miles
  • 2019 – 140,029 miles
  • 2018 – 138,551 miles
  • 2017 – 138,117 miles
  • 2016 – 135,545 miles
  • 2015 – 134,097 miles
  • 2013 – 131,669 miles
  • 2012 – 129,676 miles
  • 2011 – 124,403 miles
  • 2010 – 120,237 miles
  • 2009 – 115,914 miles
  • 2008 – 112,313 miles
  • 2007 – 108,117 miles
  • 2006 – 101,403 miles
  • 2005 – 97,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,441 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 and rear tyres cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,441 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,441 miles
    Test number
    101801184554
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,425 miles (+761)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,425 miles
    Test number
    193546868200
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,664 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,664 miles
    Test number
    261738975552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,962 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,962 miles
    Test number
    174946104040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,236 miles (+1,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    359261860336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,858 miles
    Test number
    598310267191
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass141,011 km
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,011 km
    Test number
    217127401337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,029 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,029 miles
    Test number
    535278865623
    • AdvisoryFront section of exhaust shields corroded but exhaust secure

  9. Pass138,551 miles (+434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    833175499957
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  10. Pass138,117 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    547576493338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,545 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,545 miles
    Test number
    131887176743
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  12. Fail135,540 miles (+1,443)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,540 miles
    Test number
    821883813866
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty

  13. Pass134,097 miles (+2,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    647774435117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass131,669 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,669 miles
    Test number
    667423203360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,676 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,676 miles
    Test number
    129487492260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  16. Pass129,676 miles (+5,273)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,676 miles
    Test number
    147757092239
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake
    • NoteSlight play in steering box

  17. Pass124,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,403 miles
    Test number
    157346171214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,397 miles (+4,160)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    651131834334
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass120,237 miles (+4,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    102851070206
    • NoteWiper blade split

  20. Pass115,914 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,914 miles
    Test number
    220205679250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,313 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,313 miles
    Test number
    400915388196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    410473087114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,168 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    102,168 km
    Test number
    903065286171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,403 miles (+3,774)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    423420586145
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDeep cracks in multi rib belt

  25. Pass97,629 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    97,629 miles
    Test number
    314147125442
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has surface split on outer wall

Questions about K78 CBO

Does K78 CBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 CBO is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K78 CBO?
The MOT on K78 CBO is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K78 CBO done?
K78 CBO was recorded at 147,441 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has K78 CBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 CBO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K78 CBO 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 K78 CBO find?
K78 CBO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded both sides rear; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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