Mercedes-Benz SL
Grey · Petrol · 1983 · 2,800 cc
CFL 473MOT history
CFL 473 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,277 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 141,277 km
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,330 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- CFL 473
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1983
- First used
- 31 Dec 1983
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
CFL 473 was last recorded at 141,277 km on 5 Feb 2025, 355 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,922 km · 17 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 355 km
- Average per year
- 2,330 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,277 km
- 2024 – 140,922 km
- 2022 – 140,856 km
- 2019 – 139,973 km
- 2018 – 138,716 km
- 2017 – 137,475 km
- 2016 – 135,462 km
- 2014 – 131,490 km
- 2013 – 129,025 km
- 2012 – 124,306 km
- 2011 – 118,643 km
- 2010 – 114,007 km
- 2009 – 109,228 km
- 2008 – 104,567 km
- 2007 – 99,922 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,277 km
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,277 km (+355)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 141,277 km
- Test number
- 974838189131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,922 km (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 140,922 km
- Test number
- 779082037047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,921 km (+65)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,921 km
- Test number
- 706782525819
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail140,856 km (+883)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,856 km
- Test number
- 640826764201
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced neat flexi brake pipe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,973 km (+1,257)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,973 km
- Test number
- 240186561959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper coil spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around upper coil spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,716 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 138,716 km
- Test number
- 849538103155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,716 km (+1,241)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,716 km
- Test number
- 543396905323
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass137,475 km (+2,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,475 km
- Test number
- 760985477041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass135,462 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 135,462 km
- Test number
- 617582544024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 133,297 miles
- Test number
- 588646955194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,490 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 131,490 km
- Test number
- 206970064459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass129,025 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 129,025 miles
- Test number
- 829708943187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside rear brake binding
- NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
Fail129,025 km (+4,719)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,025 km
- Test number
- 599402243165
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak around water pump area
- NoteOffside rear brake binding
- NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
Pass124,306 km (+5,663)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 124,306 km
- Test number
- 936301832133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteTyres starting to perish
Pass118,643 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 118,643 km
- Test number
- 516790541147
- NoteExhaust emits slight smoke under acceleration
Pass114,039 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 114,039 miles
- Test number
- 681110240142
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteSlight smoke from exhaust
Fail114,007 km (+4,779)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,007 km
- Test number
- 672339830135
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteSlight smoke from exhaust
Pass109,228 km (+4,661)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 109,228 km
- Test number
- 124407829126
- NoteOffside front fog light lense cracked
Pass104,567 km (+4,645)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 104,567 km
- Test number
- 474168028110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteTyres perishing on vehicle
- NoteWindscreen washer pipe T piece leaking
Pass99,922 km
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 99,922 km
- Test number
- 893639127103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 981236026193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about CFL 473
- What vehicle is registration CFL 473 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show CFL 473 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1983. 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 CFL 473 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on CFL 473 expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on CFL 473?
- The MOT on CFL 473 expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has CFL 473 done?
- CFL 473 was recorded at 141,277 km at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 2,330 km a year.
- Has CFL 473 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. CFL 473 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on CFL 473 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 CFL 473 find?
- CFL 473 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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