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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1983 · 3,839 cc

REG 778MOT history

REG 778 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Jan 1983. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
107,250 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REG 778
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
18 Jan 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

REG 778 was last recorded at 107,250 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 4,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,787 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,463 miles
Average per year
3,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,250 miles
  • 2023 – 102,787 miles
  • 2021 – 95,548 miles
  • 2019 – 87,641 miles
  • 2018 – 80,130 miles
  • 2017 – 72,752 miles
  • 2016 – 64,704 miles
  • 2015 – 55,336 miles
  • 2014 – 49,287 miles
  • 2013 – 47,335 miles
  • 2012 – 45,866 miles
  • 2011 – 45,662 miles
  • 2010 – 45,573 miles
  • 2006 – 45,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,250 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 way to flex (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,250 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    997271502509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,787 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    663766627607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,548 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    228651462451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    747070146053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,300 miles (+6,659)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    827802078288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass87,641 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,641 miles
    Test number
    908211957723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,627 miles (+7,497)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    104230781536
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength towing eye box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced towing eye box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass80,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    646822217167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,130 miles (+7,378)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    406149749475
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,752 miles (+8,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    624730266594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass64,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    147065421286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 way to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail64,704 miles (+9,368)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    952485488755
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 way to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 way to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass55,336 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,336 miles
    Test number
    138824575166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,287 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    845226674129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    766804913293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,335 miles (+1,469)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    168514713204
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass45,866 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    808065192171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,662 miles (+89)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    939025611202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded slightly

  19. Pass45,573 miles (+127)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    804740030110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass45,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    593535526195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about REG 778

What vehicle is registration REG 778 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REG 778 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Jan 1983. 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 REG 778 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on REG 778 expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on REG 778?
The MOT on REG 778 expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has REG 778 done?
REG 778 was recorded at 107,250 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 3,447 miles a year.
Has REG 778 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REG 778 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on REG 778 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 REG 778 find?
REG 778 passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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