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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

L273 RARMOT history

L273 RAR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,981 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 RAR was last recorded at 80,981 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,981 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,981 miles
  • 2024 – 80,981 miles
  • 2023 – 80,981 miles
  • 2022 – 78,009 miles
  • 2021 – 77,756 miles
  • 2019 – 77,752 miles
  • 2018 – 77,441 miles
  • 2017 – 77,336 miles
  • 2015 – 77,083 miles
  • 2013 – 76,907 miles
  • 2012 – 76,463 miles
  • 2010 – 75,211 miles
  • 2009 – 73,653 miles
  • 2008 – 71,929 miles
  • 2007 – 65,825 miles
  • 2006 – 61,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,981 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,981 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    755535959368
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Pass80,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    468264298391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    253666408040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,981 miles (+2,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    442734328207
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass78,009 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    771976967595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,756 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    797826770704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,752 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    506332870570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,700 miles (+259)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    116768871184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass77,441 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    973127101229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,336 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    729733738801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,083 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    757830085021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,907 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,907 miles
    Test number
    825219523201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,463 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    458000912290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,211 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    720320640271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,653 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    302994439430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,929 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    781043348291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,825 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    121283247286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    134344656107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L273 RAR

Does L273 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 RAR is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L273 RAR?
The MOT on L273 RAR is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 RAR done?
L273 RAR was recorded at 80,981 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,009 miles a year.
Has L273 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 RAR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L273 RAR 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 L273 RAR find?
L273 RAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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