Mercedes-Benz SL
Red and Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S73 UPWMOT history
S73 UPW is a red and red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 71,410 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,341 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S73 UPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Red and Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 17 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S73 UPW was last recorded at 71,410 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,592 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,818 miles
- Average per year
- 1,341 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,410 miles
- 2025 – 67,592 miles
- 2024 – 63,227 miles
- 2023 – 59,030 miles
- 2022 – 55,285 miles
- 2021 – 51,449 miles
- 2019 – 51,393 miles
- 2018 – 51,220 miles
- 2017 – 50,920 miles
- 2016 – 50,823 miles
- 2014 – 50,707 miles
- 2013 – 50,420 miles
- 2012 – 49,504 miles
- 2011 – 48,819 miles
- 2010 – 47,712 miles
- 2009 – 46,713 miles
- 2008 – 46,139 miles
- 2007 – 45,542 miles
- 2006 – 43,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,410 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Centre silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,410 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 71,410 miles
- Test number
- 454813872675
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,592 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 67,592 miles
- Test number
- 313661341381
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,227 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,227 miles
- Test number
- 134487718252
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,030 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 59,030 miles
- Test number
- 893126789182
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,030 miles (+3,745)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,030 miles
- Test number
- 576094329715
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate shaft both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,285 miles (+3,836)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 55,285 miles
- Test number
- 650768658124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,449 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 51,449 miles
- Test number
- 996131968242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,393 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,393 miles
- Test number
- 515223534040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside wheel alignment appears to be adjusted incorrectly and full lock may be impaired
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Fail51,393 miles (+173)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,393 miles
- Test number
- 676038423036
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside wheel alignment appears to be adjusted incorrectly and full lock may be impaired
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass51,220 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,220 miles
- Test number
- 576288375481
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Fail51,208 miles (+288)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,208 miles
- Test number
- 245114707827
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage to steering damper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Pass50,920 miles (+97)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 50,920 miles
- Test number
- 877797089431
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass50,823 miles (+116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 50,823 miles
- Test number
- 290149935754
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass50,707 miles (+287)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,707 miles
- Test number
- 879392654269
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,420 miles (+916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 50,420 miles
- Test number
- 278721343254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,504 miles (+685)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,504 miles
- Test number
- 577041152107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass48,819 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,819 miles
- Test number
- 499527531162
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail48,743 miles (+1,031)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,743 miles
- Test number
- 369912131100
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,712 miles (+140)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,712 miles
- Test number
- 290821630487
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low and cracking.
Fail47,572 miles (+859)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,572 miles
- Test number
- 724675520121
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre getting low and cracking.
Pass46,713 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 46,713 miles
- Test number
- 893035029173
- NoteRear brakepipes starting to corrode
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
Fail46,653 miles (+514)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,653 miles
- Test number
- 161935829130
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteRear brakepipes starting to corrode
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass46,139 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 46,139 miles
- Test number
- 432108828017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,542 miles (+1,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 45,542 miles
- Test number
- 561346527027
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 43,894 miles
- Test number
- 962568126074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S73 UPW
- Does S73 UPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 UPW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S73 UPW?
- The MOT on S73 UPW is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S73 UPW done?
- S73 UPW was recorded at 71,410 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,341 miles a year.
- Has S73 UPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S73 UPW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S73 UPW 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 S73 UPW find?
- S73 UPW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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