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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,199 cc

5963 VUMOT history

5963 VU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,812 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5963 VU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5963 VU was last recorded at 91,812 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,642 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
2,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,812 miles
  • 2025 – 90,642 miles
  • 2024 – 89,911 miles
  • 2023 – 88,604 miles
  • 2022 – 85,948 miles
  • 2021 – 80,356 miles
  • 2020 – 78,505 miles
  • 2019 – 73,971 miles
  • 2018 – 73,115 miles
  • 2017 – 71,298 miles
  • 2016 – 68,740 miles
  • 2015 – 65,724 miles
  • 2014 – 61,751 miles
  • 2013 – 59,374 miles
  • 2012 – 57,778 miles
  • 2011 – 55,724 miles
  • 2009 – 55,378 miles
  • 2008 – 54,459 miles
  • 2007 – 53,602 miles
  • 2006 – 51,174 miles
  • 2005 – 48,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers top bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parts of exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,812 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,812 miles
    Test number
    662544102307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,642 miles (+731)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    939303643750
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components and floor pan
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass89,911 miles (+1,307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    872272597465
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorbers top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension mounting prescribed areas and floor pan

  4. Pass88,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,604 miles
    Test number
    155294694876
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on floor pan and suspension mount prescribed areas

  5. Fail88,604 miles (+2,656)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,604 miles
    Test number
    185953809145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on floor pan and suspension mount prescribed areas

  6. Pass85,948 miles (+5,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,948 miles
    Test number
    548214325594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust joint
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  7. Pass80,356 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    405477079100
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  8. Fail80,352 miles (+1,847)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    529831115160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside

  9. Pass78,505 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    394880949259
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding

  10. Fail78,503 miles (+4,532)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    238905229769
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroding

  11. Pass73,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,971 miles
    Test number
    842928297122
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f top suspension mounts perished
    • AdvisoryParts of exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  12. Fail73,969 miles (+854)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    930307060840
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f top suspension mounts perished
    • AdvisoryParts of exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

  13. Pass73,115 miles (+1,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    488944683918
    • AdvisoryBoth Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

  14. Pass71,298 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    592541336196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,740 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    836948486543
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

  16. Pass65,724 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    125680195142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,751 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,751 miles
    Test number
    247291484438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,374 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    115562093107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,778 miles (+2,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,778 miles
    Test number
    496275682070
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass55,724 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    506545701032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,378 miles (+919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    491797119480
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

  22. Pass54,459 miles (+857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,459 miles
    Test number
    311230128355
    • NoteRear tyres low

  23. Pass53,602 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    394800227322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass51,174 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,174 miles
    Test number
    874903496299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    150482895211
    • 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)

Questions about 5963 VU

What vehicle is registration 5963 VU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5963 VU on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1997. 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 5963 VU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5963 VU is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5963 VU?
The MOT on 5963 VU is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5963 VU done?
5963 VU was recorded at 91,812 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,069 miles a year.
Has 5963 VU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5963 VU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 5963 VU 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 5963 VU find?
5963 VU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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