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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

573 CMLMOT history

573 CML is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,734 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
573 CML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

573 CML was last recorded at 83,734 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2013: 75,072 miles, lower than 75,086 miles on 22 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,738 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,734 miles
  • 2025 – 82,738 miles
  • 2024 – 81,174 miles
  • 2022 – 80,652 miles
  • 2020 – 79,843 miles
  • 2019 – 79,250 miles
  • 2018 – 78,668 miles
  • 2017 – 78,263 miles
  • 2016 – 76,771 miles
  • 2014 – 76,332 miles
  • 2013 – 75,072 miles
  • 2012 – 75,086 miles
  • 2011 – 74,094 miles
  • 2010 – 73,009 miles
  • 2009 – 71,844 miles
  • 2007 – 70,534 miles
  • 2006 – 67,952 miles
  • 2005 – 65,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,734 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,734 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,734 miles
    Test number
    737321864377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,738 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,738 miles
    Test number
    117673930737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,174 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,174 miles
    Test number
    998280689199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,652 miles (+809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,652 miles
    Test number
    197031104695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass79,843 miles (+593)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    483336021688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,250 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,250 miles
    Test number
    299880670214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,668 miles (+405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,668 miles
    Test number
    390260941974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass78,263 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    630565160215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,771 miles (+439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,771 miles
    Test number
    917210839480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Pass76,332 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    175787834332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,072 miles (-14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    575974303304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,086 miles (+992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    276093942192
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass74,094 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    678410531162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    331346700148
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail73,009 miles (+1,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    744306200161
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass71,844 miles (+1,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,844 miles
    Test number
    580416859064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres showing signs of ageing
  17. Pass70,534 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    332433867388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,952 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    700176646359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    283376335321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 573 CML

What vehicle is registration 573 CML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 573 CML on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jul 1996. 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 573 CML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 573 CML is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 573 CML?
The MOT on 573 CML is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 573 CML done?
573 CML was recorded at 83,734 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 921 miles a year.
Has 573 CML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 573 CML has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on 573 CML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 573 CML find?
573 CML passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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