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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LM53 ZHGMOT history

LM53 ZHG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 5 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LM53 ZHG silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
106,255 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZHG was last recorded at 106,255 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,660 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
4,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,255 miles
  • 2024 – 102,660 miles
  • 2023 – 99,454 miles
  • 2021 – 90,529 miles
  • 2020 – 89,459 miles
  • 2019 – 87,622 miles
  • 2018 – 86,518 miles
  • 2017 – 85,064 miles
  • 2016 – 67,185 miles
  • 2015 – 55,958 miles
  • 2012 – 50,250 miles
  • 2011 – 47,396 miles
  • 2009 – 37,302 miles
  • 2008 – 33,269 miles
  • 2007 – 27,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,255 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,255 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    106,255 miles
    Test number
    568807409568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,660 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,660 miles
    Test number
    620886929530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,454 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,454 miles
    Test number
    599975878313
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,443 miles (+8,914)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    943305123350
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern 255/45/R17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension unit leaking Sphere leaking oil (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,529 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    196165688325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,459 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,459 miles
    Test number
    778217499424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,622 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,622 miles
    Test number
    137646206586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,581 miles (+1,063)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,581 miles
    Test number
    754907380968
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass86,518 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    193747362660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,064 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,064 miles
    Test number
    192431299532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,894 miles (+17,709)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    270144924267
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to legal limit

  12. Pass67,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    763208110637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,185 miles (+47)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,185 miles
    Test number
    973305445594
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail67,138 miles (+11,180)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    937314894833
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,958 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    687720075091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,250 miles (+2,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,250 miles
    Test number
    588697982112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

  17. Pass47,396 miles (+10,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    668550591166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,302 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,302 miles
    Test number
    410540579168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,269 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,269 miles
    Test number
    891618278181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    322490797175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 ZHG

Does LM53 ZHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 ZHG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZHG?
The MOT on LM53 ZHG is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 ZHG done?
LM53 ZHG was recorded at 106,255 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,235 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 ZHG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZHG 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 LM53 ZHG find?
LM53 ZHG passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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