Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,966 cc
TRG 788MOT history
TRG 788 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 117,123 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TRG 788
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
TRG 788 was last recorded at 117,123 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,094 miles · 25 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 3,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,123 miles
- 2024 – 115,814 miles
- 2023 – 113,020 miles
- 2022 – 111,302 miles
- 2021 – 106,218 miles
- 2019 – 96,114 miles
- 2018 – 91,379 miles
- 2017 – 91,046 miles
- 2015 – 89,192 miles
- 2014 – 88,948 miles
- 2012 – 87,912 miles
- 2011 – 83,613 miles
- 2009 – 74,144 miles
- 2008 – 60,347 miles
- 2007 – 53,579 miles
- 2006 – 51,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,123 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 117,123 miles
- Test number
- 434362392747
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail117,123 miles (+29)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,123 miles
- Test number
- 518501998664
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective One mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail117,094 miles (+1,280)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,094 miles
- Test number
- 342941435722
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall from kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,814 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 115,814 miles
- Test number
- 673768865884
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,813 miles (+2,793)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,813 miles
- Test number
- 157766459163
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,020 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 113,020 miles
- Test number
- 313617466102
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,020 miles (+1,718)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,020 miles
- Test number
- 144608163827
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,302 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 111,302 miles
- Test number
- 162326988740
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail111,299 miles (+5,081)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,299 miles
- Test number
- 235317172016
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,218 miles
- Test number
- 237636035212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,218 miles (+10,104)2 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,218 miles
- Test number
- 467197375416
- MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass96,114 miles (+4,735)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,114 miles
- Test number
- 638817179734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,379 miles (+333)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 91,379 miles
- Test number
- 641250487683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,046 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 91,046 miles
- Test number
- 811657897370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,192 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 89,192 miles
- Test number
- 256199379171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySpeedo illumination dull
Fail89,192 miles (+244)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,192 miles
- Test number
- 928815488377
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySpeedo illumination dull
Pass88,948 miles (+234)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 88,948 miles
- Test number
- 805303864375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,714 miles (+802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 88,714 miles
- Test number
- 946762404099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,912 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 265669352305
- 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)
Pass86,367 miles (+2,754)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 86,367 miles
- Test number
- 729533602047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,613 miles (+9,469)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 83,613 miles
- Test number
- 159104301046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,144 miles (+13,797)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 74,144 miles
- Test number
- 714125939319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,347 miles (+6,768)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 60,347 miles
- Test number
- 222688538325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,579 miles (+1,678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,579 miles
- Test number
- 322454037358
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass51,901 miles (+1,353)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 51,901 miles
- Test number
- 581500126318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 50,548 miles
- Test number
- 104898926104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about TRG 788
- What vehicle is registration TRG 788 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TRG 788 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Apr 2000. 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 TRG 788 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TRG 788 is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on TRG 788?
- The MOT on TRG 788 is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TRG 788 done?
- TRG 788 was recorded at 117,123 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
- Has TRG 788 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TRG 788 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on TRG 788 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 TRG 788 find?
- TRG 788 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust mounting defective one mount missing, and 8 more.
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