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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green and Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S678 KARMOT history

S678 KAR is a green and green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
109,305 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 KAR was last recorded at 109,305 miles on 30 May 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,898 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
2,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,305 miles
  • 2025 – 107,898 miles
  • 2024 – 105,997 miles
  • 2023 – 103,198 miles
  • 2022 – 101,121 miles
  • 2021 – 99,256 miles
  • 2019 – 94,934 miles
  • 2018 – 94,192 miles
  • 2017 – 92,488 miles
  • 2015 – 88,529 miles
  • 2014 – 86,355 miles
  • 2013 – 83,759 miles
  • 2012 – 80,104 miles
  • 2011 – 77,861 miles
  • 2010 – 73,445 miles
  • 2009 – 70,198 miles
  • 2008 – 68,334 miles
  • 2007 – 64,798 miles
  • 2006 – 60,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,305 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,305 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    118864287872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,898 miles (+1,901)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    730451953887
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass105,997 miles (+2,799)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,997 miles
    Test number
    557475933204
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass103,198 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    605001986296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated

  5. Fail103,197 miles (+2,076)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    225391342207
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated

  6. Pass101,121 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    575341054736
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension corrosion

  7. Fail101,121 miles (+1,865)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    148609999263
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension corrosion

  8. Pass99,256 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    796564361252
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone Chip on Windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sun Visor Missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail99,265 miles (+4,331)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    863232972808
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Box Corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone Chip on Windscreen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sun Visor Missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass94,934 miles (+742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    891710033905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass94,192 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    674460685422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  12. Fail94,191 miles (+1,703)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    881810005368
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  13. Pass92,488 miles (+3,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,488 miles
    Test number
    370909686275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass88,529 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,529 miles
    Test number
    842435368511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre poor condition
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail88,528 miles (+2,173)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    250599184630
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre poor condition
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass86,355 miles (+2,596)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    305348534267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r/tyrew outer wall poor condition

  17. Pass83,759 miles (+3,655)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    957369183117
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteO/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

  18. Pass80,104 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    219800282109
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail80,104 miles (+2,243)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    736710582159
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass77,861 miles (+4,416)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    759083391164
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc slightly discoloured.

  21. Pass73,445 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,445 miles
    Test number
    211952910211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,198 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    341929109286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    430118298172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail68,334 miles (+3,536)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    881378398159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,798 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    443988807276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,004 miles
    Test number
    143873116260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S678 KAR

Does S678 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 KAR is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S678 KAR?
The MOT on S678 KAR is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S678 KAR done?
S678 KAR was recorded at 109,305 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 2,486 miles a year.
Has S678 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 KAR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S678 KAR 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 S678 KAR find?
S678 KAR passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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