MERCEDES BU53UPW MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	SL
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2003
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Oct 2003
Vehicle age	23 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	10 Apr 2025
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	1.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	3,724 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	281 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~25 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£303

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 01 May 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 28 Apr 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: BU53UPW

MOT Expires In

284

days (28 Apr 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (01 May 2026)

Registration	BU53UPW
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	28 Apr 2027
MOT days remaining	284 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	01 May 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	10 Apr 2025
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	582 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Mileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	4.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	75% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	68/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	75/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Below Average Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,563 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£303
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,260
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Brakes, Tyres
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~45 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SL (2003), SILVER, PETROL, 3,724cc. Has completed 25 MOT tests, with a 76% pass rate (19 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 45,291 miles, averaging 2,327 miles/yr. 21 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 47/100 (Poor). Mileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-04-28
MOT pass rate	76%
Tests passed	19
Tests failed	6
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	1
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	21
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (25 Tests)

MOT #25 2026-03-31 12:19

Test number: 478349556012

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2027

Odometer: 45,291 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670

MOT #24 2025-04-10 12:12

Test number: 665619048346

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2026

Odometer: 44,333 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £680

MOT #23 2024-04-25 14:53

Test number: 206297729226

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2025

Odometer: 43,702 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #22 2024-04-25 14:52

Test number: 240537064401

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 43,702 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #21 2023-04-27 12:08

Test number: 291363901646

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2024

Odometer: 42,906 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #20 2023-04-26 11:22

Test number: 377736076473

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 42,895 MI

Items: 1

Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400

MOT #19 2022-04-19 08:50

Test number: 308835509337

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2023

Odometer: 42,213 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #18 2021-04-27 09:10

Test number: 922300900355

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2022

Odometer: 41,310 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #17 2020-04-29 13:11

Test number: 594697287409

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Apr 2021

Odometer: 40,691 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #16 2019-05-01 09:37

Test number: 464314162135

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Oct 2020

Odometer: 40,204 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #15 2018-04-18 11:49

Test number: 480790836993

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 27 Apr 2019

Odometer: 39,592 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #14 2017-04-27 08:49

Test number: 743768583908

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 27 Apr 2018

Odometer: 39,003 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £215 – £670

MOT #13 2016-04-28 15:13

Test number: 538938267814

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 27 Apr 2017

Odometer: 38,095 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2016-04-27 16:37

Test number: 647105135228

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 38,092 MI

Items: 1

Fail Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #11 2015-04-18 14:12

Test number: 388358205187

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Apr 2016

Odometer: 38,009 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2014-03-13 12:07

Test number: 708942274074

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2015

Odometer: 36,466 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2014-03-13 11:03

Test number: 669932674000

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 36,466 MI

Items: 1

Fail Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #8 2013-03-05 09:32

Test number: 145494663491

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Mar 2014

Odometer: 33,660 MI

Items: 1

Advisory S.R.S. ON

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #7 2012-03-12 14:46

Test number: 475272772016

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Mar 2013

Odometer: 30,597 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nail in rear tyre

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £235 – £630

MOT #6 2012-03-02 15:28

Test number: 257812262056

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 30,957 MI

Items: 5

Fail Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Fail Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nail in rear tyre

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £535 – £1,430

MOT #5 2011-03-09 17:39

Test number: 909438261039

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 08 Mar 2012

Odometer: 27,996 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £540

MOT #4 2011-03-09 12:37

Test number: 405488561010

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 27,996 MI

Items: 4

Fail Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £280 – £940

MOT #3 2009-01-14 11:06

Test number: 290724319032

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 13 Jan 2010

Odometer: 24,107 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2007-07-09 12:01

Test number: 400840297172

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 08 Jul 2008

Odometer: 21,758 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2006-10-12 11:11

Test number: 613175286283

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 11 Oct 2007

Odometer: 17,435 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	25
First registration	2006-10-12
Last registration	2026-03-31
Latest reading	45,291 miles
Annual avg (est.)	2,327 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	33%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	64% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	⚠ Rollback Detected

Registration #1	2006-10-12	17,435 miles
Registration #2	2007-07-09	21,758 miles
Registration #3	2009-01-14	24,107 miles
Registration #4	2011-03-09	27,996 miles
Registration #5	2011-03-09	27,996 miles
Registration #6	2012-03-02	30,957 miles
Registration #7	2012-03-12	30,597 miles
Registration #8	2013-03-05	33,660 miles
Registration #9	2014-03-13	36,466 miles
Registration #10	2014-03-13	36,466 miles
Registration #11	2015-04-18	38,009 miles
Registration #12	2016-04-27	38,092 miles
Registration #13	2016-04-28	38,095 miles
Registration #14	2017-04-27	39,003 miles
Registration #15	2018-04-18	39,592 miles
Registration #16	2019-05-01	40,204 miles
Registration #17	2020-04-29	40,691 miles
Registration #18	2021-04-27	41,310 miles
Registration #19	2022-04-19	42,213 miles
Registration #20	2023-04-26	42,895 miles
Registration #21	2023-04-27	42,906 miles
Registration #22	2024-04-25	43,702 miles
Registration #23	2024-04-25	43,702 miles
Registration #24	2025-04-10	44,333 miles
Registration #25	2026-03-31	45,291 miles

warning⚠ Mileage Rollback Detected: The odometer reading decreased between tests. This may indicate clocking (tampering). Investigate thoroughly before purchasing.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×11
Brake Pads	×3
Brake Pipes	×2
Suspension	×2
Brake Discs	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 23 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£80 – £400

1 defect found

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Advisory Items

£1,815 – £5,280

21 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,615 – £8,440

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£260 – £670

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,563

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.