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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,973 cc

S778 NBLMOT history

S778 NBL is a black and black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,430 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 NBL was last recorded at 87,430 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,233 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,430 miles
  • 2025 – 87,233 miles
  • 2024 – 87,164 miles
  • 2023 – 85,656 miles
  • 2022 – 84,499 miles
  • 2021 – 82,232 miles
  • 2020 – 81,998 miles
  • 2019 – 81,541 miles
  • 2018 – 80,864 miles
  • 2017 – 80,342 miles
  • 2016 – 79,435 miles
  • 2015 – 78,361 miles
  • 2014 – 76,983 miles
  • 2013 – 75,316 miles
  • 2012 – 72,717 miles
  • 2011 – 69,745 miles
  • 2010 – 66,618 miles
  • 2009 – 63,303 miles
  • 2008 – 59,235 miles
  • 2007 – 55,783 miles
  • 2006 – 52,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel cap seal is stress cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,430 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    381056186079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail87,430 miles (+197)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    172563892283
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,233 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,233 miles
    Test number
    295072193835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is stress cracked

  4. Fail87,218 miles (+54)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    615962413878
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is stress cracked

  5. Pass87,164 miles (+1,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    814630588160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface on most areas

  6. Pass85,656 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    529198845135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,499 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    306388078388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,232 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    335435910502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    583030106574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,998 miles (+457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    804355621444
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,541 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    562888011564
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,864 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,864 miles
    Test number
    529793973589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,342 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    891235803953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,435 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    817560121816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,361 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    775773135122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,983 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    299833134176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    765630623172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail75,316 miles (+2,599)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    348310523164
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail72,717 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    506863922119
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass72,717 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    978803322136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,745 miles (+3,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    227707531477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass66,618 miles (+3,315)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    242949330125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear and off side front tyres will require replacement shortly
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass deteriated

  23. Pass63,303 miles (+4,068)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    123165529190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • NoteBrake pads will require replacement shortly
    • NoteParking brake travel slightly long - suggest attention

  24. Pass59,235 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    132427008117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,783 miles (+2,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,783 miles
    Test number
    233129107138
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass52,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    394816616163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 NBL

Does S778 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 NBL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 NBL?
The MOT on S778 NBL is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 NBL done?
S778 NBL was recorded at 87,430 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has S778 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 NBL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S778 NBL 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 NBL find?
S778 NBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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