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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T778 RMYMOT history

T778 RMY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
96,346 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 RMY
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T778 RMY was last recorded at 96,346 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,504 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,346 miles
  • 2023 – 95,504 miles
  • 2022 – 95,420 miles
  • 2021 – 94,368 miles
  • 2020 – 93,558 miles
  • 2019 – 92,167 miles
  • 2018 – 90,059 miles
  • 2017 – 87,679 miles
  • 2016 – 85,880 miles
  • 2015 – 85,144 miles
  • 2014 – 75,714 miles
  • 2013 – 64,106 miles
  • 2012 – 58,703 miles
  • 2011 – 58,570 miles
  • 2010 – 46,802 miles
  • 2009 – 42,993 miles
  • 2007 – 38,209 miles
  • 2006 – 31,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill cvovers fittred

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Both front tyres slightly low on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,346 miles (+842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    686938034232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill cvovers fittred

  2. Pass95,504 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,504 miles
    Test number
    743194257840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

  3. Fail95,420 miles (+1,052)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    622093855631
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass94,368 miles (+810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    582939586234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & p[lastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass93,558 miles (+1,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    545342615564
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass92,167 miles (+2,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    886200399849
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass90,059 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    178545095884
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail90,059 miles (+2,380)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    489987449040
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass87,679 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    282507026189
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  10. Pass85,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    277018246368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  11. Fail85,880 miles (+736)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    634879776124
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

  12. Pass85,144 miles (+9,430)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    309843605134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly low on inner tread
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass75,714 miles (+11,608)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    415280094092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass64,106 miles (+5,403)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    178437963046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  15. Pass58,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    849248582057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,703 miles (+133)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,703 miles
    Test number
    188653782457
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass58,570 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    169736131128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,802 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    312488990093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,799 miles (+3,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    550386390038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,993 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    452869609083
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail42,991 miles (+4,782)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,991 miles
    Test number
    101218509476
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass38,209 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,209 miles
    Test number
    232132597235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    583128036147
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS TWO NAILS IN IT

Questions about T778 RMY

Does T778 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T778 RMY expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T778 RMY?
The MOT on T778 RMY expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T778 RMY done?
T778 RMY was recorded at 96,346 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has T778 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 RMY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T778 RMY 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 T778 RMY find?
T778 RMY passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front spot light damaged; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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