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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

LSU 289MOT history

LSU 289 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 41,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LSU 289 silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,574 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LSU 289
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LSU 289 was last recorded at 41,574 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,351 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,574 miles
  • 2025 – 41,351 miles
  • 2024 – 40,123 miles
  • 2023 – 39,672 miles
  • 2021 – 38,888 miles
  • 2020 – 37,812 miles
  • 2019 – 36,632 miles
  • 2018 – 35,188 miles
  • 2017 – 32,319 miles
  • 2016 – 30,938 miles
  • 2015 – 29,785 miles
  • 2014 – 28,098 miles
  • 2013 – 26,651 miles
  • 2012 – 24,918 miles
  • 2011 – 23,632 miles
  • 2010 – 21,332 miles
  • 2009 – 18,032 miles
  • 2008 – 15,509 miles
  • 2007 – 12,720 miles
  • 2006 – 9,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,574 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,574 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    869370103012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,351 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    41,351 miles
    Test number
    596452559941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,123 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,123 miles
    Test number
    811894812471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,672 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    741939093049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass38,888 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    905624731951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,881 miles (+1,069)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    488699469913
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass37,812 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    780011666450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,632 miles (+1,444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    101538774613
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass35,188 miles (+2,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,188 miles
    Test number
    523877767501
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass32,319 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    912695595731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,938 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,938 miles
    Test number
    680558414249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,785 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,785 miles
    Test number
    285561765012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,098 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    139225744021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,651 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,651 miles
    Test number
    845496243090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,918 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    828759562053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,632 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,632 miles
    Test number
    156056261028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,332 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,332 miles
    Test number
    871361570091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,032 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,032 miles
    Test number
    381164759040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,509 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    662516248055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,720 miles
    Test number
    124170257441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,720 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,720 miles
    Test number
    451684247010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,230 miles
    Test number
    300103656020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LSU 289

What vehicle is registration LSU 289 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LSU 289 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 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 289 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LSU 289 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LSU 289?
The MOT on LSU 289 is valid until 20 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 289 done?
LSU 289 was recorded at 41,574 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has LSU 289 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LSU 289 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LSU 289 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 289 find?
LSU 289 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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