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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LX53 LZEMOT history

LX53 LZE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 79,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LX53 LZE 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,918 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LZE was last recorded at 79,918 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,878 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,040 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,918 miles
  • 2025 – 77,878 miles
  • 2023 – 75,188 miles
  • 2022 – 72,836 miles
  • 2021 – 69,591 miles
  • 2019 – 68,645 miles
  • 2018 – 66,002 miles
  • 2017 – 60,867 miles
  • 2016 – 57,122 miles
  • 2015 – 55,653 miles
  • 2014 – 51,893 miles
  • 2013 – 46,392 miles
  • 2012 – 43,130 miles
  • 2011 – 39,322 miles
  • 2010 – 33,607 miles
  • 2009 – 30,342 miles
  • 2008 – 23,869 miles
  • 2007 – 18,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    467209812784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,918 miles (+2,040)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    870219139963
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,878 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    795031096480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,188 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    246029735868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass72,836 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,836 miles
    Test number
    742639657920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,517 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,517 miles
    Test number
    351552815379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,591 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    667226704903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,645 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    899018085161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,002 miles (+5,135)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    356392965387
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    870260445011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,867 miles (+3,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    374210953147
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass57,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    268911710090
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater does not flash in sequence with indicators

  13. Fail57,122 miles (+1,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    713648355141
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass55,653 miles (+3,760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,653 miles
    Test number
    209335275477
    • NoteN/s side repeater is flashing out of sync with indicators

  15. Pass51,893 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    547017164139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail51,754 miles (+5,362)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    126700764193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass46,392 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,392 miles
    Test number
    446265763139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,130 miles (+44)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    477680362184
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail43,086 miles (+3,764)2 failures2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,086 miles
    Test number
    238061552471
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,322 miles (+5,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    778061051168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass33,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    632219950120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,607 miles (+3,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    921289150135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass30,342 miles (+6,473)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,342 miles
    Test number
    333654659110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring

  24. Pass23,869 miles (+5,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,869 miles
    Test number
    510569938013
    • NoteDEEP CUT IN THE O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL
    • NoteSLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

  25. Pass18,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,383 miles
    Test number
    280176427058
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LX53 LZE

Does LX53 LZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 LZE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LZE?
The MOT on LX53 LZE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 LZE done?
LX53 LZE was recorded at 79,918 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has LX53 LZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LZE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 LZE 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 LX53 LZE find?
LX53 LZE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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