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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

F5 CRTMOT history

F5 CRT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

F5 CRT silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,938 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 CRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 CRT was last recorded at 70,938 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2012: 52,954 miles, lower than 500,027 miles on 1 Sept 2011.

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
70,849 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,938 miles
  • 2024 – 70,849 miles
  • 2023 – 69,945 miles
  • 2022 – 69,187 miles
  • 2020 – 68,765 miles
  • 2019 – 68,098 miles
  • 2018 – 67,441 miles
  • 2017 – 65,987 miles
  • 2016 – 63,185 miles
  • 2015 – 61,799 miles
  • 2014 – 58,757 miles
  • 2013 – 56,959 miles
  • 2012 – 52,954 miles
  • 2011 – 500,027 miles
  • 2010 – 44,889 miles
  • 2009 – 39,177 miles
  • 2008 – 31,271 miles
  • 2007 – 26,525 miles
  • 2006 – 21,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,938 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    139260158894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,849 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    379971095468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm with shock attached slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,945 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    576809608221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,187 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    332621655803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,765 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    260792773874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,098 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    126737217125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,467 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    983177102888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,441 miles (+1,454)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    591154952388
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
  9. Pass65,987 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    722751315872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,810 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    812520814847
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f hub assembly
  11. Pass63,185 miles (+1,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    576846618207
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass61,799 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,799 miles
    Test number
    169125785181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,757 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    296915584108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,959 miles (+4,005)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    917416963279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass52,954 miles (-447,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,954 miles
    Test number
    339600432440
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  16. Pass500,027 miles (+450,132)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    500,027 miles
    Test number
    115714441219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,895 miles (+5,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    889944331245
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass44,889 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    231327030269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,177 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    840147839228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,271 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,271 miles
    Test number
    673598678007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,525 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    494551707145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,242 miles
    Test number
    503083096040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 CRT

Does F5 CRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 CRT is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 CRT?
The MOT on F5 CRT is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 CRT done?
F5 CRT was recorded at 70,938 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has F5 CRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 CRT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on F5 CRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 CRT find?
F5 CRT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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