Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T578 BDPMOT history
T578 BDP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 78,248 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T578 BDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T578 BDP was last recorded at 78,248 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,958 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,290 miles
- Average per year
- 2,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,248 miles
- 2025 – 75,958 miles
- 2024 – 74,989 miles
- 2023 – 73,324 miles
- 2022 – 70,611 miles
- 2021 – 67,896 miles
- 2020 – 62,903 miles
- 2019 – 58,217 miles
- 2018 – 52,684 miles
- 2017 – 51,700 miles
- 2016 – 51,642 miles
- 2015 – 51,148 miles
- 2014 – 49,989 miles
- 2013 – 49,204 miles
- 2012 – 47,869 miles
- 2011 – 45,485 miles
- 2010 – 43,701 miles
- 2009 – 40,166 miles
- 2008 – 36,774 miles
- 2007 – 33,341 miles
- 2006 – 29,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,248 miles (+2,290)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 640943971506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,958 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 75,958 miles
- Test number
- 290890007160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,989 miles (+1,665)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 74,989 miles
- Test number
- 515423165703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,324 miles (+2,713)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 73,324 miles
- Test number
- 972627626685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass70,611 miles (+2,715)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 70,611 miles
- Test number
- 853500516340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,896 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 67,896 miles
- Test number
- 419475410889
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail67,888 miles (+4,985)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,888 miles
- Test number
- 398980171381
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass62,903 miles (+4,686)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 62,903 miles
- Test number
- 284729758879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,217 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,217 miles
- Test number
- 524074385745
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,217 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,217 miles
- Test number
- 713748143178
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,684 miles (+984)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,684 miles
- Test number
- 942739407896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,700 miles (+58)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,700 miles
- Test number
- 386602375828
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Various corrosions underbody
- AdvisoryRear Various corrosions underbody
Pass51,642 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,642 miles
- Test number
- 185226951979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,148 miles (+1,159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,148 miles
- Test number
- 235777565469
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass49,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,989 miles
- Test number
- 617113334122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,989 miles (+785)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,989 miles
- Test number
- 337063634155
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass49,204 miles (+1,335)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,204 miles
- Test number
- 865724393067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,869 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,869 miles
- Test number
- 726507282045
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,485 miles (+1,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 45,485 miles
- Test number
- 447041091037
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,701 miles (+3,535)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,701 miles
- Test number
- 301186590072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,166 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 40,166 miles
- Test number
- 700990599097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,774 miles (+3,433)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,774 miles
- Test number
- 352738398068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,341 miles (+3,910)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,341 miles
- Test number
- 184625597450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,431 miles
- Test number
- 832195696014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T578 BDP
- Does T578 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 BDP is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T578 BDP?
- The MOT on T578 BDP is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T578 BDP done?
- T578 BDP was recorded at 78,248 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
- Has T578 BDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T578 BDP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on T578 BDP 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 T578 BDP find?
- T578 BDP passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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