Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
T878 HGTMOT history
T878 HGT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,895 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T878 HGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T878 HGT was last recorded at 106,895 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,576 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 319 miles
- Average per year
- 2,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,895 miles
- 2024 – 106,576 miles
- 2023 – 106,400 miles
- 2022 – 104,931 miles
- 2021 – 104,164 miles
- 2020 – 103,960 miles
- 2019 – 103,526 miles
- 2018 – 101,933 miles
- 2017 – 99,976 miles
- 2016 – 95,637 miles
- 2015 – 93,282 miles
- 2014 – 91,771 miles
- 2013 – 90,036 miles
- 2012 – 88,736 miles
- 2011 – 85,090 miles
- 2010 – 82,951 miles
- 2009 – 78,143 miles
- 2008 – 73,647 miles
- 2006 – 67,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,895 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,895 miles (+319)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,895 miles
- Test number
- 345544028845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,576 miles (+176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 106,576 miles
- Test number
- 883622438727
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable iutems
Pass106,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 106,400 miles
- Test number
- 981545784425
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,400 miles (+1,469)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,400 miles
- Test number
- 389370474980
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,931 miles (+767)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 104,931 miles
- Test number
- 255916906999
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,164 miles (+204)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 104,164 miles
- Test number
- 787371812134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 103,960 miles
- Test number
- 211315022012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,960 miles (+434)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,960 miles
- Test number
- 862674998571
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass103,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 103,526 miles
- Test number
- 689193269476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,526 miles (+1,593)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,526 miles
- Test number
- 827313692496
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass101,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 622943121967
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail101,933 miles (+1,957)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 326082241314
- Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour Both Front (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass99,976 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,976 miles
- Test number
- 389878133264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,925 miles (+4,288)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,925 miles
- Test number
- 981094358913
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass95,637 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 95,637 miles
- Test number
- 797552297706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,282 miles (+1,511)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,282 miles
- Test number
- 985030265150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,771 miles (+1,735)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 91,771 miles
- Test number
- 749972614157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,036 miles (+163)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,036 miles
- Test number
- 839237133184
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWindscreen wiper smearing
Fail89,873 miles (+1,137)10 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,873 miles
- Test number
- 576266703112
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWindscreen wiper smearing
Pass88,736 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 88,736 miles
- Test number
- 905600472098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,090 miles (+2,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 85,090 miles
- Test number
- 808498461020
- 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)
Pass82,951 miles (+4,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 82,951 miles
- Test number
- 660007070011
- 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)
Pass78,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 78,143 miles
- Test number
- 314818369090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,143 miles (+4,496)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,143 miles
- Test number
- 704338669000
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass73,647 miles (+6,527)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 73,647 miles
- Test number
- 411158578080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 67,120 miles
- Test number
- 364524026466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T878 HGT
- Does T878 HGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 HGT is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T878 HGT?
- The MOT on T878 HGT is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T878 HGT done?
- T878 HGT was recorded at 106,895 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
- Has T878 HGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T878 HGT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T878 HGT 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 T878 HGT find?
- T878 HGT passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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