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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 3,839 cc

CPL 738MOT history

CPL 738 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Feb 1988. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,753 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CPL 738
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
3 Feb 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CPL 738 was last recorded at 79,753 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2016: 75,175 miles, lower than 75,999 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,753 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,753 miles
  • 2025 – 79,753 miles
  • 2024 – 79,743 miles
  • 2023 – 79,552 miles
  • 2022 – 79,318 miles
  • 2021 – 78,643 miles
  • 2020 – 78,069 miles
  • 2019 – 77,610 miles
  • 2018 – 76,820 miles
  • 2017 – 76,597 miles
  • 2016 – 75,175 miles
  • 2015 – 75,999 miles
  • 2014 – 75,691 miles
  • 2013 – 75,471 miles
  • 2012 – 74,776 miles
  • 2011 – 74,350 miles
  • 2010 – 73,431 miles
  • 2009 – 72,804 miles
  • 2008 – 72,074 miles
  • 2007 – 71,109 miles
  • 2006 – 70,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,753 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    392625925632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,753 miles1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    975518555211
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PAD METAL TO METAL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,753 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    337612999683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,743 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    406007518674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    411051224239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail79,552 miles (+234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,552 miles
    Test number
    583632750993
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,318 miles (+675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    772700756759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,643 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,643 miles
    Test number
    411534006602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,069 miles (+459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    867271217377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,610 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    973728225834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    650308883197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,820 miles (+223)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    257235327565
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass76,597 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    772111905953
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mountings movement slight

  14. Pass75,175 miles (-824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    604577987845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,999 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,999 miles
    Test number
    385620365112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    639873754176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail75,691 miles (+220)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    999083854195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass75,471 miles (+695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    416990743137
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear
    • NoteCorrosion to both n/s and o/s outer sills

  19. Pass74,776 miles (+426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    948247502155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChassis has slight surface corrosion

  20. Pass74,350 miles (+919)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    417279531191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smeer slightly
    • NoteRear diff oil seal weeping
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  21. Fail73,431 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    872459090066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion front outer sills around jacking points

  22. Pass73,431 miles (+627)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    960289690049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion front outer sills around jacking points

  23. Pass72,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    893421419179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,804 miles (+730)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    844511119178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll steering/suspension components have corosion
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but have no excess movement
    • NoteOuter sills coroded

  25. Pass72,074 miles (+965)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    914737338113
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE- both front tyres are worn vey low on edges and centre tread is on 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteNearside front spoiler/cross member has corosion
    • NoteOffside front jacking point has surface corosion around it
    • NotePlay in front inner steering ball joints but not considered excessive

  26. Pass71,109 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    913884667039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    322792246164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CPL 738

What vehicle is registration CPL 738 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CPL 738 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Feb 1988. 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 CPL 738 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CPL 738 is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on CPL 738?
The MOT on CPL 738 is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CPL 738 done?
CPL 738 was recorded at 79,753 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 466 miles a year.
Has CPL 738 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CPL 738 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on CPL 738 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on CPL 738 find?
CPL 738 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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