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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S751 CPCMOT history

S751 CPC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
63,174 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 CPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S751 CPC was last recorded at 63,174 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,875 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,174 miles
  • 2022 – 62,875 miles
  • 2021 – 62,756 miles
  • 2020 – 62,466 miles
  • 2018 – 62,160 miles
  • 2017 – 61,754 miles
  • 2016 – 61,480 miles
  • 2015 – 60,798 miles
  • 2014 – 60,289 miles
  • 2013 – 59,864 miles
  • 2012 – 59,548 miles
  • 2011 – 59,135 miles
  • 2010 – 57,692 miles
  • 2009 – 57,193 miles
  • 2008 – 53,500 miles
  • 2007 – 50,504 miles
  • 2006 – 48,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,174 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,174 miles (+299)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    457096365124
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass62,875 miles (+119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    782148377542
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass62,756 miles (+290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,756 miles
    Test number
    834040252051
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,466 miles (+306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    236873910944
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,160 miles (+406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,160 miles
    Test number
    334724523904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake needs attention

  6. Pass61,754 miles (+274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    372992878681
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake needs attention

  7. Pass61,480 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    180255101065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,798 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    267257697319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,289 miles (+425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    398071744252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass59,864 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    238694803265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass59,548 miles (+413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    726751382171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass59,135 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    148204101223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass57,692 miles (+499)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    284200190466
    • NoteExhaust corroded (slight blow ctr)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight play at front wheels

  14. Pass57,193 miles (+3,693)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,193 miles
    Test number
    124479399183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play at both front hubs

  15. Pass53,500 miles (+2,996)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    693030718263
    • NoteSlight blow n/s/f exhaust section (cat)
    • NoteSlight play at n/s/f wheelbearing

  16. Pass50,504 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    421231277108
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass48,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    242617206291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S751 CPC

Does S751 CPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S751 CPC expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S751 CPC?
The MOT on S751 CPC expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S751 CPC done?
S751 CPC was recorded at 63,174 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 885 miles a year.
Has S751 CPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 CPC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S751 CPC 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 S751 CPC find?
S751 CPC failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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