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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,960 cc

K53 WKEMOT history

K53 WKE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Sept 1992. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
123,809 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 WKE was last recorded at 123,809 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2007: 106,567 miles, lower than 108,285 miles on 21 Apr 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,956 miles · 29 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,809 miles
  • 2021 – 122,956 miles
  • 2020 – 121,290 miles
  • 2019 – 118,867 miles
  • 2018 – 117,425 miles
  • 2017 – 116,056 miles
  • 2016 – 115,161 miles
  • 2015 – 113,923 miles
  • 2014 – 113,129 miles
  • 2013 – 112,058 miles
  • 2012 – 110,772 miles
  • 2011 – 109,538 miles
  • 2010 – 106,832 miles
  • 2009 – 106,675 miles
  • 2007 – 106,567 miles
  • 2006 – 108,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,809 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,809 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,809 miles
    Test number
    647221422921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,956 miles (+1,666)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    771062519947
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass121,290 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,290 miles
    Test number
    599717234438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,867 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,867 miles
    Test number
    751546811963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,425 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    370890602320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,056 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,056 miles
    Test number
    939311078588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,161 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    377043095246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,923 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,923 miles
    Test number
    986448595082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,129 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    238450604165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,058 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,058 miles
    Test number
    279303713472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,772 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    667361162075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,538 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    627950681026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,832 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    182062040092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,675 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,675 miles
    Test number
    881622209088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,567 miles (-1,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    160254407320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    108,285 miles
    Test number
    354151516117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 WKE

Does K53 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K53 WKE expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K53 WKE?
The MOT on K53 WKE expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K53 WKE done?
K53 WKE was recorded at 123,809 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 958 miles a year.
Has K53 WKE ever failed its MOT?
No. K53 WKE has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K53 WKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K53 WKE find?
K53 WKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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