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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LL53 UCMMOT history

LL53 UCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LL53 UCM silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,680 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCM was last recorded at 71,680 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,620 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,060 miles
Average per year
3,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,680 miles
  • 2025 – 68,620 miles
  • 2024 – 68,545 miles
  • 2023 – 68,385 miles
  • 2022 – 67,821 miles
  • 2021 – 65,962 miles
  • 2020 – 63,746 miles
  • 2019 – 60,914 miles
  • 2018 – 57,075 miles
  • 2017 – 52,905 miles
  • 2016 – 48,830 miles
  • 2015 – 43,952 miles
  • 2014 – 38,126 miles
  • 2013 – 32,169 miles
  • 2012 – 27,410 miles
  • 2011 – 24,137 miles
  • 2010 – 20,809 miles
  • 2009 – 17,988 miles
  • 2008 – 15,335 miles
  • 2007 – 12,224 miles
  • 2006 – 9,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,680 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,680 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    725748497924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass68,620 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,620 miles
    Test number
    707937809208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reads 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,545 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    660294559914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,542 miles (+157)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    827461652355
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working door mirror flasher (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass68,385 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,385 miles
    Test number
    405019951710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    646482245957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,821 miles (+1,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    921615445973
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,962 miles (+2,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    777292254188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,746 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    744851011924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail63,745 miles (+2,831)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    166295873166
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass60,914 miles (+3,839)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    725220418061
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass57,075 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    665599276247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,064 miles (+4,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    596948860575
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass52,905 miles (+4,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    236067300915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  15. Pass48,830 miles (+4,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    396666056063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering wheel security lock does not appear to engage

  16. Pass43,952 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,952 miles
    Test number
    710242819934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,126 miles (+5,957)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,126 miles
    Test number
    945870764257
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,169 miles (+4,759)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    395244753440
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low.

  19. Pass27,410 miles (+3,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,410 miles
    Test number
    367995052419
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass24,137 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,137 miles
    Test number
    516882661269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,809 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    320388750208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass17,988 miles (+2,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,988 miles
    Test number
    661649039235
    • NoteSRS light on

  23. Pass15,335 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,335 miles
    Test number
    570910768214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,224 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,224 miles
    Test number
    914260067214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,345 miles
    Test number
    372841066227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UCM

Does LL53 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UCM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCM?
The MOT on LL53 UCM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UCM done?
LL53 UCM was recorded at 71,680 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,118 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCM 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 LL53 UCM find?
LL53 UCM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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