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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

LSU 180MOT history

LSU 180 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 58,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LSU 180 black 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,394 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSU 180
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSU 180 was last recorded at 58,394 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,187 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,207 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,394 miles
  • 2025 – 57,187 miles
  • 2024 – 56,609 miles
  • 2023 – 56,011 miles
  • 2022 – 55,036 miles
  • 2020 – 53,410 miles
  • 2019 – 48,315 miles
  • 2018 – 45,950 miles
  • 2016 – 44,104 miles
  • 2015 – 41,653 miles
  • 2014 – 40,084 miles
  • 2013 – 38,803 miles
  • 2012 – 35,440 miles
  • 2011 – 35,372 miles
  • 2006 – 23,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,394 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,394 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    920138346679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,187 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    552710736264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,154 miles (+545)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    966173556891
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass56,609 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,609 miles
    Test number
    314695745329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,011 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,011 miles
    Test number
    804197808504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,036 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    527719786617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,410 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,410 miles
    Test number
    969097772877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,315 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    488330861737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,950 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,950 miles
    Test number
    840249533509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,104 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,104 miles
    Test number
    118724750319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,653 miles (+68)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    256710165191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail41,585 miles (+1,501)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    956833055170
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass40,084 miles (+1,281)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    788272064178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
  14. Pass38,803 miles (+3,363)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    275082163114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOsr tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
  15. Pass35,440 miles (+68)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    156234602054
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly perished
  16. Fail35,372 miles (+4,305)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,372 miles
    Test number
    707664151346
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slightly perished
  17. Pass31,067 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,067 miles
    Test number
    225334301043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    282188606175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,273 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    264153906123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LSU 180

What vehicle is registration LSU 180 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSU 180 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Apr 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LSU 180 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSU 180 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSU 180?
The MOT on LSU 180 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LSU 180 done?
LSU 180 was recorded at 58,394 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has LSU 180 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSU 180 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LSU 180 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 LSU 180 find?
LSU 180 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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