Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc
V53 GSBMOT history
V53 GSB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,447 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 104,447 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V53 GSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V53 GSB was last recorded at 104,447 miles on 17 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 104,447 miles · 8 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,447 miles
- 2022 – 103,957 miles
- 2021 – 103,545 miles
- 2020 – 103,278 miles
- 2019 – 103,277 miles
- 2018 – 103,247 miles
- 2017 – 102,886 miles
- 2016 – 102,573 miles
- 2015 – 101,475 miles
- 2013 – 98,619 miles
- 2012 – 96,898 miles
- 2010 – 96,892 miles
- 2009 – 96,589 miles
- 2008 – 96,321 miles
- 2007 – 95,897 miles
- 2006 – 85,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,447 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFuel cap crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering box ball joint slightly splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Fuel pipes rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,447 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 104,447 miles
- Test number
- 469840701175
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box ball joint slightly split
Fail104,447 miles (+490)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,447 miles
- Test number
- 484974557542
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box ball joint slightly split
Pass103,957 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 103,957 miles
- Test number
- 136015434571
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside inner drag link end
Fail103,957 miles (+412)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,957 miles
- Test number
- 651488850676
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside inner drag link end
Pass103,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 103,545 miles
- Test number
- 658508785398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,545 miles (+267)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,545 miles
- Test number
- 133204921373
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass103,278 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,278 miles
- Test number
- 551055459968
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs surface rusted
- AdvisoryFuel pipes rusted
- AdvisoryParts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
- AdvisoryTrack rod end dust covers slightly deterioated
Fail103,277 miles (+30)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,277 miles
- Test number
- 783232266113
- DangerousSuspension component missing front traction control linkage arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes rusted
- AdvisoryParts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion
Pass103,247 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,247 miles
- Test number
- 837566363573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,129 miles (+243)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,129 miles
- Test number
- 731821159162
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both rear brake calipers binding. (1.1.15 (e))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe unsupported across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass102,886 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 102,886 miles
- Test number
- 642661842195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,573 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 102,573 miles
- Test number
- 776983559122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,475 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 101,475 miles
- Test number
- 917706911915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,424 miles (+366)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,424 miles
- Test number
- 974087840496
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass101,058 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 101,058 miles
- Test number
- 636421115117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail101,041 miles (+2,422)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,041 miles
- Test number
- 265710305128
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass98,619 miles (+1,721)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 98,619 miles
- Test number
- 388755493039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,898 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 446702472008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,892 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 96,892 miles
- Test number
- 504545340376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,589 miles (+268)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 96,589 miles
- Test number
- 120799439389
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,321 miles1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,321 miles
- Test number
- 152761798404
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass96,321 miles (+424)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 96,321 miles
- Test number
- 194691198408
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass95,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 95,897 miles
- Test number
- 633922677092
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail95,897 miles (+10,395)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,897 miles
- Test number
- 941351477096
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass85,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 85,502 miles
- Test number
- 312765656030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V53 GSB
- Does V53 GSB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V53 GSB expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V53 GSB?
- The MOT on V53 GSB expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V53 GSB done?
- V53 GSB was recorded at 104,447 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2023, an average of 1,095 miles a year.
- Has V53 GSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V53 GSB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on V53 GSB 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 V53 GSB find?
- V53 GSB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; front and rear shocks corroded; front and rear suspensions corroded, and 3 more.
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