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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LB53 NKTMOT history

LB53 NKT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,938 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NKT was last recorded at 98,938 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,733 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,938 miles
  • 2025 – 98,733 miles
  • 2024 – 97,973 miles
  • 2023 – 96,774 miles
  • 2022 – 95,692 miles
  • 2021 – 95,216 miles
  • 2019 – 94,616 miles
  • 2018 – 94,116 miles
  • 2017 – 90,793 miles
  • 2016 – 87,743 miles
  • 2015 – 85,005 miles
  • 2014 – 82,376 miles
  • 2013 – 77,171 miles
  • 2012 – 70,509 miles
  • 2011 – 64,695 miles
  • 2010 – 59,168 miles
  • 2008 – 48,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,938 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    866447510740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass98,733 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,733 miles
    Test number
    119602833005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,973 miles (+1,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    780656123514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,774 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    717934251957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass95,692 miles (+476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    123724812864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,216 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,216 miles
    Test number
    753481975265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,616 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    467743129922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,116 miles
    Test number
    812625626471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,115 miles (+3,322)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    362193059103
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,793 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,793 miles
    Test number
    317447336422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,743 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,743 miles
    Test number
    646747370512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,005 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    226361895473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,376 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,376 miles
    Test number
    385248094199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,171 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,171 miles
    Test number
    807326293107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,509 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    557611692185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,695 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    466669291100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,168 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,168 miles
    Test number
    371788080163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,437 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,437 miles
    Test number
    650042730038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,055 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    382864758272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    130280238021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NKT

Does LB53 NKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NKT is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NKT?
The MOT on LB53 NKT is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NKT done?
LB53 NKT was recorded at 98,938 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has LB53 NKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NKT has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LB53 NKT 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 LB53 NKT find?
LB53 NKT passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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