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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

LM53 ZHPMOT history

LM53 ZHP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LM53 ZHP black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,465 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 ZHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 ZHP was last recorded at 70,465 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,242 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
3,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,465 miles
  • 2025 – 69,242 miles
  • 2024 – 68,758 miles
  • 2023 – 67,571 miles
  • 2022 – 67,115 miles
  • 2020 – 66,209 miles
  • 2019 – 65,444 miles
  • 2018 – 62,928 miles
  • 2017 – 61,103 miles
  • 2016 – 58,349 miles
  • 2015 – 54,474 miles
  • 2014 – 50,259 miles
  • 2013 – 45,730 miles
  • 2012 – 40,854 miles
  • 2011 – 35,131 miles
  • 2010 – 29,488 miles
  • 2009 – 23,253 miles
  • 2008 – 17,073 miles
  • 2007 – 12,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,465 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,465 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    739269700221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,242 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,242 miles
    Test number
    788029254456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,758 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    255139490396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,571 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    631212256770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,115 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    865255333369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,209 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    612597337861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,444 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    721577768422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,928 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    153614216593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,103 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    930121933911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,349 miles (+3,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    437003627844
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass54,474 miles (+4,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    658874355078
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass50,259 miles (+4,529)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    345915254044
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteBrakes tested by tapley meter due to LSD (limited slip differential)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating
  13. Pass45,730 miles (+4,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    425158733084
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
  14. Pass40,854 miles (+5,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,854 miles
    Test number
    588340462024
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
  15. Pass35,131 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,131 miles
    Test number
    776620661021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,488 miles (+6,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    583907650083
    • NotePlastic covers and sills fitted
  17. Pass23,253 miles (+6,180)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    772464659008
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
    • NoteBrakes tested by tapley meter
    • NoteNail in osf tyre
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
  18. Pass17,073 miles (+4,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    690088358089
    • NotePlastic covers fitted
  19. Pass12,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,976 miles
    Test number
    492387457070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 ZHP

Does LM53 ZHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 ZHP is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 ZHP?
The MOT on LM53 ZHP is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 ZHP done?
LM53 ZHP was recorded at 70,465 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
Has LM53 ZHP ever failed its MOT?
No. LM53 ZHP has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LM53 ZHP 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 ZHP find?
LM53 ZHP passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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