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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

53 MURMOT history

53 MUR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,552 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 MUR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 MUR was last recorded at 87,552 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,995 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
3,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,552 miles
  • 2025 – 86,995 miles
  • 2024 – 86,118 miles
  • 2023 – 85,447 miles
  • 2022 – 84,827 miles
  • 2021 – 83,639 miles
  • 2020 – 80,538 miles
  • 2019 – 79,659 miles
  • 2018 – 76,669 miles
  • 2017 – 74,723 miles
  • 2016 – 71,275 miles
  • 2015 – 67,032 miles
  • 2014 – 63,930 miles
  • 2013 – 58,019 miles
  • 2012 – 51,966 miles
  • 2011 – 39,931 miles
  • 2010 – 31,777 miles
  • 2009 – 23,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,552 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.

  • Inner washer jets appear to be blocked, but still provided sufficient washer fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,552 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,552 miles
    Test number
    722024233298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,995 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    445795223113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,118 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,118 miles
    Test number
    442666225667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,447 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    941054970265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,827 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    883943840210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,639 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    979087718121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,538 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    544926825890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,659 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    788634896216
    • AdvisoryInner washer jets appear to be blocked, but still provided sufficient washer fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail79,625 miles (+2,956)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    231543663221
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner washer jets appear to be blocked, but still provided sufficient washer fluid
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass76,669 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,669 miles
    Test number
    653231832911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass74,723 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    864918197191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  12. Pass71,275 miles (+4,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    319070805371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread depths 3-4mm
  13. Pass67,032 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    427103845075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,930 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    205977004499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,019 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    445522003195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,966 miles (+12,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    946004302189
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass39,931 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,931 miles
    Test number
    808305631031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,777 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    132163310026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    802226119016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 53 MUR

What vehicle is registration 53 MUR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 MUR on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2005. 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 53 MUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 MUR is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 MUR?
The MOT on 53 MUR is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 MUR done?
53 MUR was recorded at 87,552 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
Has 53 MUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 MUR has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on 53 MUR 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 53 MUR find?
53 MUR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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