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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

S78 EGCMOT history

S78 EGC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

S78 EGC silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
111,342 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 EGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 EGC was last recorded at 111,342 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,275 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,342 miles
  • 2023 – 111,275 miles
  • 2022 – 111,163 miles
  • 2020 – 110,905 miles
  • 2019 – 108,297 miles
  • 2018 – 106,633 miles
  • 2017 – 103,795 miles
  • 2016 – 97,645 miles
  • 2015 – 92,035 miles
  • 2013 – 70,029 miles
  • 2012 – 63,107 miles
  • 2011 – 55,304 miles
  • 2010 – 47,360 miles
  • 2009 – 40,025 miles
  • 2008 – 35,739 miles
  • 2007 – 27,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,342 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,342 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,342 miles
    Test number
    233579225437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,275 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    631108470314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    224151972434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,163 miles (+258)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,163 miles
    Test number
    341918671255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,905 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    668078353505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,297 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,297 miles
    Test number
    931117995232
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,633 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    196456006711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,795 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    302992613450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,645 miles (+5,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    842959231034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass92,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    787055923666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,035 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    964755110820
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

  12. PassMileage not read8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    157855324284
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail70,029 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    535493893155
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,029 miles (+6,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    655463393196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    699656612176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,107 miles (+7,803)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,107 miles
    Test number
    948561112122
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,304 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,304 miles
    Test number
    838501601154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,360 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    482237010188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,025 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    264810119402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint boot has split .no play in joint

  20. Fail40,025 miles (+4,286)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    460250919123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint boot has split .no play in joint

  21. Pass35,739 miles (+8,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    101879828169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass27,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    580409177027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S78 EGC

Does S78 EGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 EGC expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 EGC?
The MOT on S78 EGC expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 EGC done?
S78 EGC was recorded at 111,342 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has S78 EGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 EGC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S78 EGC 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 S78 EGC find?
S78 EGC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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