Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
SEP 978MOT history
SEP 978 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 89,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,800 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SEP 978
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 27 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SEP 978 was last recorded at 89,800 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 10,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,341 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,459 miles
- Average per year
- 7,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,800 miles
- 2025 – 79,341 miles
- 2024 – 75,570 miles
- 2023 – 70,147 miles
- 2022 – 64,640 miles
- 2021 – 58,897 miles
- 2020 – 51,413 miles
- 2019 – 43,485 miles
- 2018 – 31,868 miles
- 2017 – 25,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,800 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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,800 miles (+10,459)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,800 miles
- Test number
- 430512109256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,341 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,341 miles
- Test number
- 588673215575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))
Fail79,338 miles (+3,768)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,338 miles
- Test number
- 783470777585
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. Bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. Bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S. (1.2.1 (e))
Pass75,570 miles (+5,423)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,570 miles
- Test number
- 184879571633
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass70,147 miles (+80)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 70,147 miles
- Test number
- 745780857920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Fail70,067 miles (+5,427)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,067 miles
- Test number
- 955157090249
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Pass64,640 miles (+5,743)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,640 miles
- Test number
- 441028466441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,897 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,897 miles
- Test number
- 740166257497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,891 miles (+7,478)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,891 miles
- Test number
- 765487054680
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,413 miles (+7,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,413 miles
- Test number
- 948739507161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass43,485 miles (+11,617)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 43,485 miles
- Test number
- 317410533618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,868 miles (+6,784)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 31,868 miles
- Test number
- 646071050849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,084 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 25,084 miles
- Test number
- 389211690995
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Questions about SEP 978
- What vehicle is registration SEP 978 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SEP 978 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SEP 978 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SEP 978 is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SEP 978?
- The MOT on SEP 978 is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SEP 978 done?
- SEP 978 was recorded at 89,800 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
- Has SEP 978 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SEP 978 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on SEP 978 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 SEP 978 find?
- SEP 978 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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