Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T78 MGSMOT history
T78 MGS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 149,795 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,895 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T78 MGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T78 MGS was last recorded at 149,795 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 2,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Mar 2016: 110,135 miles, lower than 160,827 miles on 5 Mar 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,822 miles · 4 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,973 miles
- Average per year
- 4,895 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,795 miles
- 2024 – 146,822 miles
- 2023 – 144,602 miles
- 2022 – 139,737 miles
- 2021 – 136,545 miles
- 2020 – 133,137 miles
- 2019 – 125,370 miles
- 2018 – 119,301 miles
- 2017 – 114,899 miles
- 2016 – 110,135 miles
- 2015 – 160,827 miles
- 2014 – 102,069 miles
- 2013 – 99,680 miles
- 2012 – 98,912 miles
- 2010 – 93,647 miles
- 2009 – 84,290 miles
- 2008 – 76,383 miles
- 2007 – 68,926 miles
- 2006 – 58,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,795 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 149,795 miles
- Test number
- 501924720396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Fail149,795 miles (+2,973)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,795 miles
- Test number
- 863262528716
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass146,822 miles (+2,220)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 146,822 miles
- Test number
- 404524331769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,602 miles (+4,865)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 144,602 miles
- Test number
- 702313109684
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass139,737 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 139,737 miles
- Test number
- 990933835261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,545 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,545 miles
- Test number
- 544366289926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,137 miles (+7,767)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,137 miles
- Test number
- 346829950552
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,370 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,370 miles
- Test number
- 507635605818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,301 miles (+4,402)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 119,301 miles
- Test number
- 783493656687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,899 miles (+4,764)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,899 miles
- Test number
- 442562782611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,135 miles (-50,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 110,135 miles
- Test number
- 602576356109
- 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)
Pass160,827 miles (+58,758)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 160,827 miles
- Test number
- 298314365085
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteSteering idler slight play
Pass102,069 miles (+2,389)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 102,069 miles
- Test number
- 887109444010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,680 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 99,680 miles
- Test number
- 316550563019
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail99,680 miles (+768)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,680 miles
- Test number
- 838717853064
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail98,912 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,912 miles
- Test number
- 136536602446
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop
- NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
Pass98,912 miles (+5,265)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 98,912 miles
- Test number
- 608606502034
- NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop
- NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
Pass93,647 miles (+9,357)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 93,647 miles
- Test number
- 691390430364
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass84,290 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 84,290 miles
- Test number
- 131365449259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,288 miles (+4,905)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2010
- Odometer
- 81,288 miles
- Test number
- 604888439181
- NoteColumn switches
Pass76,383 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,383 miles
- Test number
- 140049998121
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail76,383 miles (+7,457)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,383 miles
- Test number
- 273109198145
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,926 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 68,926 miles
- Test number
- 523904207293
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- NoteNumber plates discoloured but legible †Rear indicator bulbs badly faded †O/s wiper blade split
Fail68,926 miles (+10,488)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,926 miles
- Test number
- 821624707292
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- NoteNumber plates discoloured but legible †Rear indicator bulbs badly faded †O/s wiper blade split
Pass58,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 58,438 miles
- Test number
- 203804896462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T78 MGS
- Does T78 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T78 MGS expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T78 MGS?
- The MOT on T78 MGS expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T78 MGS done?
- T78 MGS was recorded at 149,795 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
- Has T78 MGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T78 MGS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T78 MGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T78 MGS find?
- T78 MGS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.
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