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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,439 cc

5737 RKMOT history

5737 RK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,582 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5737 RK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5737 RK was last recorded at 105,582 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,467 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,115 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,582 miles
  • 2025 – 103,467 miles
  • 2024 – 101,422 miles
  • 2023 – 96,256 miles
  • 2021 – 94,182 miles
  • 2020 – 90,887 miles
  • 2019 – 89,043 miles
  • 2018 – 86,489 miles
  • 2017 – 80,034 miles
  • 2016 – 75,941 miles
  • 2015 – 38,979 miles
  • 2014 – 37,428 miles
  • 2013 – 36,323 miles
  • 2012 – 34,945 miles
  • 2011 – 32,253 miles
  • 2010 – 26,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,582 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,582 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    638567770812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass103,467 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,467 miles
    Test number
    990284020426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,422 miles (+5,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    959184325794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower inner bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass96,256 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,256 miles
    Test number
    394760256927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,182 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    994042822666
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail94,160 miles (+3,273)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    746620629909
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose(s) ferrule(s) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe(s) Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass90,887 miles (+1,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    422239822378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass89,043 miles (+2,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,043 miles
    Test number
    947926923317
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear,offside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to wear bar indicators,worn and cracked on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to get close to wear bar indicators
  9. Pass86,489 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    226897333553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail86,487 miles (+6,453)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    658911995784
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.270- max limit 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre flange leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass80,034 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    133893578825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,941 miles (+36,962)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    890560913436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,979 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    566090215231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,878 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,878 miles
    Test number
    508198625150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,428 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,428 miles
    Test number
    875665434053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,323 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,323 miles
    Test number
    107760873470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,945 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    697226722012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,253 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    958081921014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,840 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,840 miles
    Test number
    403803640062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    294362810063
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about 5737 RK

What vehicle is registration 5737 RK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5737 RK on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Dec 2006. 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 5737 RK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5737 RK is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5737 RK?
The MOT on 5737 RK is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5737 RK done?
5737 RK was recorded at 105,582 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has 5737 RK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5737 RK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 5737 RK 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 5737 RK find?
5737 RK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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