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Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S731 CDKMOT history

S731 CDK is a blue and blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
51,551 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S731 CDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S731 CDK was last recorded at 51,551 miles on 6 May 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,931 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,551 miles
  • 2025 – 50,931 miles
  • 2024 – 50,896 miles
  • 2023 – 50,405 miles
  • 2022 – 50,117 miles
  • 2020 – 49,608 miles
  • 2019 – 48,969 miles
  • 2018 – 47,957 miles
  • 2016 – 47,946 miles
  • 2015 – 47,095 miles
  • 2014 – 45,918 miles
  • 2013 – 45,901 miles
  • 2012 – 45,549 miles
  • 2011 – 44,545 miles
  • 2010 – 43,235 miles
  • 2009 – 42,036 miles
  • 2008 – 41,105 miles
  • 2007 – 39,591 miles
  • 2006 – 38,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,551 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,551 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    440344592076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    427850514655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,931 miles (+35)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    960786418870
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass50,896 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,896 miles
    Test number
    577858682253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    701985017530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,405 miles (+288)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    342635312292
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass50,117 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    776831388850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,608 miles (+639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    132855239233
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Pass48,969 miles (+1,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    168922542450
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  10. Pass47,957 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,957 miles
    Test number
    671293037516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,946 miles (+851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,946 miles
    Test number
    947987055424
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
  12. Pass47,095 miles (+1,177)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    817923715144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff
  13. Pass45,918 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    319036154046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,901 miles (+352)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    256323233483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s steering linkage
  15. Pass45,549 miles (+1,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,549 miles
    Test number
    816227382054
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,545 miles (+1,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,545 miles
    Test number
    988608981058
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing thin
    • NoteRear tyres wearing thin
  17. Pass43,235 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,235 miles
    Test number
    513208480076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,036 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    622808779058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,105 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    420849978029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,591 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,591 miles
    Test number
    280491987008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,634 miles
    Test number
    824122286005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S731 CDK

Does S731 CDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S731 CDK is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S731 CDK?
The MOT on S731 CDK is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S731 CDK done?
S731 CDK was recorded at 51,551 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 642 miles a year.
Has S731 CDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S731 CDK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S731 CDK 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 S731 CDK find?
S731 CDK passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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