Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
L4 CFCMOT history
L4 CFC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 90,655 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 CFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 CFC was last recorded at 90,655 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,653 miles · 24 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,655 miles
- 2024 – 90,335 miles
- 2023 – 89,765 miles
- 2022 – 89,102 miles
- 2021 – 88,327 miles
- 2020 – 87,370 miles
- 2019 – 86,151 miles
- 2018 – 85,783 miles
- 2017 – 85,221 miles
- 2016 – 84,487 miles
- 2015 – 84,054 miles
- 2014 – 82,748 miles
- 2013 – 81,820 miles
- 2012 – 80,898 miles
- 2011 – 80,330 miles
- 2010 – 79,958 miles
- 2009 – 77,077 miles
- 2008 – 76,725 miles
- 2007 – 75,711 miles
- 2006 – 74,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,655 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,655 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 90,655 miles
- Test number
- 975039863558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail90,653 miles (+318)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,653 miles
- Test number
- 295837649212
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Anti roll bar attachment area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,335 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 90,335 miles
- Test number
- 115729624568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,765 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 89,765 miles
- Test number
- 801249898638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,757 miles (+655)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,757 miles
- Test number
- 256378122936
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass89,102 miles (+775)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 89,102 miles
- Test number
- 384881648967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,327 miles (+957)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,327 miles
- Test number
- 458441902360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,370 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,370 miles
- Test number
- 642994813598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,151 miles (+368)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,151 miles
- Test number
- 504008330522
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass85,783 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 85,783 miles
- Test number
- 141734499000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,221 miles (+734)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 85,221 miles
- Test number
- 342426667394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,487 miles (+433)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 84,487 miles
- Test number
- 761903500508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,054 miles (+1,306)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 84,054 miles
- Test number
- 245310895443
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,748 miles (+928)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 82,748 miles
- Test number
- 425848584118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,820 miles (+922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 81,820 miles
- Test number
- 596597913239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,898 miles (+568)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 80,898 miles
- Test number
- 718229512229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass80,330 miles (+372)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 80,330 miles
- Test number
- 996105181165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s and n/s front brake discs slightly worn
Pass79,958 miles (+2,881)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 79,958 miles
- Test number
- 182543900271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,077 miles (+352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 77,077 miles
- Test number
- 414802109203
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,725 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,725 miles
- Test number
- 232004218208
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,711 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 75,711 miles
- Test number
- 240556017280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 74,954 miles
- Test number
- 690496516211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 CFC
- Does L4 CFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CFC is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 CFC?
- The MOT on L4 CFC is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 CFC done?
- L4 CFC was recorded at 90,655 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 796 miles a year.
- Has L4 CFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 CFC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 CFC 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 L4 CFC find?
- L4 CFC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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