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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

253 PLMOT history

253 PL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,180 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
253 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

253 PL was last recorded at 46,180 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2019: 32,684 miles, lower than 61,897 miles on 26 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,298 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
2,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,180 miles
  • 2025 – 44,298 miles
  • 2023 – 41,514 miles
  • 2022 – 38,642 miles
  • 2021 – 36,500 miles
  • 2020 – 34,754 miles
  • 2019 – 32,684 miles
  • 2018 – 61,897 miles
  • 2017 – 21,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,180 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    517488102082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail46,180 miles (+1,882)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    559838802101
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,298 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    44,298 miles
    Test number
    528917220666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,514 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    630915945271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,507 miles (+2,865)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    496326436894
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured o/s/r lower arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,642 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    200138687092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,500 miles (+1,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,500 miles
    Test number
    982125097364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,754 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    751340720117
    • AdvisoryOffside Nail in tyre front and rear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,684 miles (-29,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,684 miles
    Test number
    431955351468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,897 miles (+40,611)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    701266039893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    727314015358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 3.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 2.5mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 253 PL

What vehicle is registration 253 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 253 PL on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Sept 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 253 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 253 PL is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 253 PL?
The MOT on 253 PL is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 253 PL done?
253 PL was recorded at 46,180 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,892 miles a year.
Has 253 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 253 PL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 253 PL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 253 PL find?
253 PL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s.

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