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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

703 RAFMOT history

703 RAF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,972 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
703 RAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

703 RAF was last recorded at 67,972 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,852 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
1,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,972 miles
  • 2025 – 67,852 miles
  • 2024 – 67,058 miles
  • 2023 – 65,797 miles
  • 2022 – 63,586 miles
  • 2021 – 62,008 miles
  • 2020 – 60,547 miles
  • 2019 – 58,577 miles
  • 2018 – 57,055 miles
  • 2017 – 55,834 miles
  • 2016 – 54,851 miles
  • 2015 – 53,479 miles
  • 2014 – 52,867 miles
  • 2013 – 50,848 miles
  • 2012 – 48,828 miles
  • 2011 – 46,664 miles
  • 2010 – 44,979 miles
  • 2009 – 43,612 miles
  • 2008 – 41,358 miles
  • 2007 – 39,681 miles
  • 2006 – 36,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,972 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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,972 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    183543055833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,852 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    715311326397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,058 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    724468132720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,797 miles (+2,211)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    158812486294
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass63,586 miles (+1,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    192177281428
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,008 miles (+1,461)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    295643968190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass60,547 miles (+1,970)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    220003732269
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves poor

  8. Pass58,577 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    864301455853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass57,055 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    212248088928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,834 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    613643448926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,851 miles (+1,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    248728241464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass53,479 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    185139815209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,867 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,867 miles
    Test number
    439185034241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    157739313278
    • NoteRear exhaust casing corroded

  15. Fail50,848 miles (+2,020)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    258368913294
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust casing corroded

  16. Pass48,828 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    899545512282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,664 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    626833291172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,979 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    491958710211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,612 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    822747219231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,358 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,358 miles
    Test number
    193444618224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,681 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    553224017256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    310495206266
    • NoteAdvise plastic sill covers

Questions about 703 RAF

What vehicle is registration 703 RAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 703 RAF on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 703 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 703 RAF is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 703 RAF?
The MOT on 703 RAF is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 703 RAF done?
703 RAF was recorded at 67,972 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,588 miles a year.
Has 703 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 703 RAF has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on 703 RAF 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 703 RAF find?
703 RAF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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