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Mercedes-Benz SL

Green and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,800 cc

S778 AGJMOT history

S778 AGJ is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,811 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 AGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 AGJ was last recorded at 87,811 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,811 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,811 miles
  • 2023 – 85,692 miles
  • 2022 – 83,989 miles
  • 2021 – 80,058 miles
  • 2019 – 79,782 miles
  • 2018 – 79,605 miles
  • 2017 – 79,362 miles
  • 2016 – 79,166 miles
  • 2015 – 78,529 miles
  • 2014 – 75,723 miles
  • 2013 – 69,858 miles
  • 2012 – 68,687 miles
  • 2011 – 67,101 miles
  • 2010 – 65,102 miles
  • 2009 – 63,131 miles
  • 2008 – 61,125 miles
  • 2007 – 54,939 miles
  • 2006 – 47,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,811 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension has slight corrosionRecorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    313216627517
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slight corrosion

  2. Fail87,811 miles (+2,119)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    749264242985
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has slight corrosion

  3. Pass85,692 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    845180168946
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass83,989 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,989 miles
    Test number
    533230491709
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass80,058 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,058 miles
    Test number
    489007794235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,055 miles (+273)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    271075439044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass79,782 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    956231877051
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass79,605 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    302096826105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,362 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    840113302066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass79,166 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    849697489121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre slight worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slight discoloured

  11. Fail79,166 miles (+637)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    182139172947
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre slight worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slight discoloured

  12. Pass78,529 miles (+2,806)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,529 miles
    Test number
    168378895412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges

  13. Pass75,723 miles (+5,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,723 miles
    Test number
    747668754059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  14. Pass69,858 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    597195393067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,687 miles (+1,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,687 miles
    Test number
    628152002183
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass67,101 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    799288791008
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail67,097 miles (+1,995)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    608097791072
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass65,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    192191290455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail65,102 miles (+1,971)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    170731390089
    • DangerousBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass63,131 miles (+2,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,131 miles
    Test number
    281718069051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,125 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    543701978028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,942 miles (+6,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    504406148039
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  23. Pass54,939 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    123081677014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    660583876005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 AGJ

Does S778 AGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S778 AGJ expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S778 AGJ?
The MOT on S778 AGJ expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S778 AGJ done?
S778 AGJ was recorded at 87,811 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 2,090 miles a year.
Has S778 AGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 AGJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S778 AGJ 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 S778 AGJ find?
S778 AGJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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