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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc

T53 EBNMOT history

T53 EBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,498 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 EBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 EBN was last recorded at 128,498 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,168 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
2,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,498 miles
  • 2024 – 128,168 miles
  • 2023 – 127,911 miles
  • 2022 – 126,344 miles
  • 2021 – 119,719 miles
  • 2020 – 118,344 miles
  • 2018 – 118,216 miles
  • 2016 – 118,000 miles
  • 2015 – 117,786 miles
  • 2014 – 116,631 miles
  • 2013 – 113,399 miles
  • 2012 – 112,620 miles
  • 2010 – 112,464 miles
  • 2009 – 111,348 miles
  • 2008 – 110,094 miles
  • 2007 – 103,815 miles
  • 2006 – 103,799 miles
  • 2005 – 81,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,498 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,498 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,498 miles
    Test number
    888299527783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,168 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,168 miles
    Test number
    522860738104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    224007526662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,911 miles (+1,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    510473013149
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass126,344 miles (+6,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,344 miles
    Test number
    853138591474
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,719 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    335038288824
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,344 miles (+128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    813164179594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,216 miles (+216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    765697058128
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass118,000 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,000 miles
    Test number
    480209260849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,786 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,786 miles
    Test number
    975913465193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,631 miles (+3,232)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,631 miles
    Test number
    715853734126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass113,399 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    956821563168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,620 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    112,620 miles
    Test number
    489992462085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,464 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    661854110310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,348 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,348 miles
    Test number
    392084289115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,094 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    110,094 miles
    Test number
    424645048010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,815 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    980025507084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,799 miles (+21,845)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    452324756349
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    160244355365
    • NoteSlight play rns lower hub bush

Questions about T53 EBN

Does T53 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 EBN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 EBN?
The MOT on T53 EBN is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 EBN done?
T53 EBN was recorded at 128,498 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,256 miles a year.
Has T53 EBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 EBN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T53 EBN 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 T53 EBN find?
T53 EBN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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