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Mercedes-Benz SL

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S778 XOEMOT history

S778 XOE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,847 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 XOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 XOE was last recorded at 96,847 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,130 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,717 miles
Average per year
2,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,847 miles
  • 2025 – 90,130 miles
  • 2024 – 84,566 miles
  • 2022 – 84,536 miles
  • 2021 – 84,513 miles
  • 2017 – 83,371 miles
  • 2016 – 80,902 miles
  • 2014 – 78,250 miles
  • 2013 – 75,785 miles
  • 2012 – 74,062 miles
  • 2011 – 73,269 miles
  • 2009 – 73,258 miles
  • 2008 – 72,277 miles
  • 2007 – 67,972 miles
  • 2006 – 58,519 miles
  • 2005 – 42,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,847 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,847 miles (+6,717)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    327614467194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,130 miles (+5,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    613279602068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,566 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    599562187011
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass84,536 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    429013577158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,513 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,513 miles
    Test number
    911387243374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,371 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,371 miles
    Test number
    303575164011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,902 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    194794768722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,250 miles (+2,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    496424114304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Pass75,785 miles (+1,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    915282983234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  10. Pass74,062 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    657690502398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,269 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    787410381214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,258 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    551224579204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    313886368495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,277 miles (+4,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    881076268244
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass67,972 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    372451597201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,519 miles (+15,864)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    360968296283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    390428275437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 XOE

Does S778 XOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 XOE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 XOE?
The MOT on S778 XOE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 XOE done?
S778 XOE was recorded at 96,847 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,662 miles a year.
Has S778 XOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 XOE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on S778 XOE 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 XOE find?
S778 XOE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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