Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S730 EDKMOT history
S730 EDK is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 51,746 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S730 EDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S730 EDK was last recorded at 51,746 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,041 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 705 miles
- Average per year
- 1,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,746 miles
- 2025 – 51,041 miles
- 2024 – 50,039 miles
- 2023 – 49,014 miles
- 2022 – 48,182 miles
- 2021 – 46,844 miles
- 2019 – 44,204 miles
- 2017 – 44,145 miles
- 2016 – 43,150 miles
- 2015 – 42,003 miles
- 2014 – 41,833 miles
- 2013 – 40,625 miles
- 2012 – 38,972 miles
- 2011 – 38,203 miles
- 2010 – 37,302 miles
- 2009 – 35,362 miles
- 2008 – 33,710 miles
- 2007 – 29,211 miles
- 2006 – 27,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,746 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion in all rear suspension components arms etc
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.
Deterioration in exhaust system
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner sill by jacking point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and all attached suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Stone chip mark in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,746 miles (+705)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 51,746 miles
- Test number
- 568674469007
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Surface corrosion in all rear suspension components arms etc
Pass51,041 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 51,041 miles
- Test number
- 466170509451
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and all attached suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDeterioration in exhaust system
- AdvisoryStone chip mark in windscreen
Fail51,041 miles (+1,002)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,041 miles
- Test number
- 231950749475
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and all attached suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDeterioration in exhaust system
- AdvisoryStone chip mark in windscreen
Pass50,039 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 539702502623
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDeteriroation in exhaust system
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
Fail50,039 miles (+1,025)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,039 miles
- Test number
- 546985344983
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDeteriroation in exhaust system
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen
Pass49,014 miles (+832)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 49,014 miles
- Test number
- 728239051762
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/sill area by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms front mounting brackets on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDeterioration in exhaust system
Pass48,182 miles (+1,338)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 48,182 miles
- Test number
- 378637097349
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion in n/s/r inner sill near jacking point
- AdvisorySlight deterioration in exhaust system
Pass46,844 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 46,844 miles
- Test number
- 418155087551
- AdvisoryPlastic covers preventing full inspection of sills
Pass44,204 miles (+59)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,204 miles
- Test number
- 415738871376
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass44,145 miles (+995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 44,145 miles
- Test number
- 550665190401
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass43,150 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,150 miles
- Test number
- 926774974263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to crack, but not deep enough to expose cord
Fail43,137 miles (+1,134)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,137 miles
- Test number
- 533145649299
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNSF indicator lens full on condensation
- AdvisoryOSR tyre heavily cracking
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
- AdvisoryRight hand side repeater cover missing
Pass42,003 miles (+170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 42,003 miles
- Test number
- 135771045012
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,833 miles (+1,208)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 41,833 miles
- Test number
- 147736144223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,625 miles (+1,653)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 40,625 miles
- Test number
- 558497963224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 38,972 miles
- Test number
- 789799862265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,972 miles (+769)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,972 miles
- Test number
- 415758562265
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass38,203 miles (+901)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 38,203 miles
- Test number
- 825506871226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,302 miles (+1,940)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,302 miles
- Test number
- 703208060219
- NoteCut on offside front tyre outer sidewall
Pass35,362 miles (+1,652)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,362 miles
- Test number
- 480909869285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,710 miles (+4,499)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 33,710 miles
- Test number
- 882529668220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,211 miles (+1,305)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,211 miles
- Test number
- 464621377231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,906 miles
- Test number
- 821901176292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S730 EDK
- Does S730 EDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S730 EDK is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S730 EDK?
- The MOT on S730 EDK is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S730 EDK done?
- S730 EDK was recorded at 51,746 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
- Has S730 EDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S730 EDK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S730 EDK 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 S730 EDK find?
- S730 EDK passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear surface corrosion in all rear suspension components arms etc.
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