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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

LS53 JVXMOT history

LS53 JVX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LS53 JVX silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,082 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 JVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 JVX was last recorded at 36,082 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,617 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
1,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,082 miles
  • 2025 – 33,617 miles
  • 2024 – 33,538 miles
  • 2023 – 33,404 miles
  • 2022 – 33,266 miles
  • 2021 – 32,954 miles
  • 2020 – 32,859 miles
  • 2019 – 32,486 miles
  • 2018 – 32,269 miles
  • 2017 – 32,053 miles
  • 2016 – 31,698 miles
  • 2015 – 31,295 miles
  • 2014 – 30,996 miles
  • 2013 – 30,427 miles
  • 2012 – 29,836 miles
  • 2011 – 28,490 miles
  • 2010 – 24,724 miles
  • 2009 – 23,160 miles
  • 2008 – 22,037 miles
  • 2007 – 16,120 miles
  • 2006 – 13,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,082 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,082 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    293008758260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,617 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    620945710075
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,538 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    551903544280
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass33,404 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    466792284433
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass33,266 miles (+312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,266 miles
    Test number
    674918842225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,954 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    467186960296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,859 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    815733049657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,486 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,486 miles
    Test number
    936109635732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,269 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    387446040101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,053 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    377562680347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,698 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,698 miles
    Test number
    978294385467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,295 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,295 miles
    Test number
    359564585035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,212 miles (+216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    978195855081
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass30,996 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    449245834096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,427 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    549869733042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,836 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,836 miles
    Test number
    686171232093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,490 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    339490351072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass24,724 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    724250690023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,160 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    232261379009
    • NoteCrack in wind sheild. (smaller than 10mm in diameter)

  20. Fail23,160 miles (+1,123)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    592851679008
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteCrack in wind sheild. (smaller than 10mm in diameter)

  21. Pass22,037 miles (+5,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,037 miles
    Test number
    504833858051
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass16,120 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,120 miles
    Test number
    780003757243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,368 miles
    Test number
    523689646371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 JVX

Does LS53 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 JVX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 JVX?
The MOT on LS53 JVX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 JVX done?
LS53 JVX was recorded at 36,082 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,159 miles a year.
Has LS53 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 JVX has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on LS53 JVX 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 LS53 JVX find?
LS53 JVX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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