Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S788 GGPMOT history
S788 GGP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 84,127 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S788 GGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S788 GGP was last recorded at 84,127 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 84,122 miles · 15 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 84,127 miles
- 2022 – 83,728 miles
- 2021 – 82,933 miles
- 2015 – 78,871 miles
- 2013 – 76,442 miles
- 2012 – 75,831 miles
- 2011 – 74,061 miles
- 2010 – 71,844 miles
- 2008 – 69,695 miles
- 2007 – 59,550 miles
- 2006 – 47,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,127 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,127 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,127 miles
- Test number
- 598352187534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,122 miles (+394)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,122 miles
- Test number
- 698671915226
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass83,728 miles (+795)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 83,728 miles
- Test number
- 554028318716
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded
Pass82,933 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,933 miles
- Test number
- 247089178297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,871 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,871 miles
- Test number
- 749814005176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,442 miles (+611)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,442 miles
- Test number
- 845323793170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,831 miles (+1,770)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,831 miles
- Test number
- 875457902214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,061 miles (+2,217)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 74,061 miles
- Test number
- 626403501205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,844 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,844 miles
- Test number
- 190818900211
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside front and both rear tyres all worn on inner edges , both rears close to limit
Fail71,837 miles (+2,142)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,837 miles
- Test number
- 983528800270
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
- NoteFront brake pads getting down
- NoteNearside front and both rear tyres all worn on inner edges , both rears close to limit
Pass69,695 miles (+10,145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,695 miles
- Test number
- 654015528309
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass59,550 miles (+12,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,550 miles
- Test number
- 644339457162
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 47,099 miles
- Test number
- 384400256141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S788 GGP
- Does S788 GGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S788 GGP expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S788 GGP?
- The MOT on S788 GGP expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S788 GGP done?
- S788 GGP was recorded at 84,127 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
- Has S788 GGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S788 GGP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S788 GGP 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 S788 GGP find?
- S788 GGP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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