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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 2,996 cc

5500 TUMOT history

5500 TU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 42,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

5500 TU black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
42,388 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5500 TU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5500 TU was last recorded at 42,388 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,224 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,388 miles
  • 2025 – 41,224 miles
  • 2024 – 39,037 miles
  • 2023 – 36,216 miles
  • 2022 – 28,936 miles
  • 2021 – 26,127 miles
  • 2020 – 23,777 miles
  • 2019 – 20,935 miles
  • 2018 – 18,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,388 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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,388 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    42,388 miles
    Test number
    931433978326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    980909169489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,224 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    194654481860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  4. Pass39,037 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,037 miles
    Test number
    524970814682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,216 miles (+7,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    504183765591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass28,936 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,936 miles
    Test number
    884128656824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,127 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    196950873154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,777 miles
    Test number
    106274722825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,777 miles (+2,842)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,777 miles
    Test number
    284584651861
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass20,935 miles (+2,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,935 miles
    Test number
    748580089212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass18,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,502 miles
    Test number
    541278858994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5500 TU

What vehicle is registration 5500 TU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5500 TU on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 21 Sept 2015. 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 5500 TU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5500 TU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5500 TU?
The MOT on 5500 TU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5500 TU done?
5500 TU was recorded at 42,388 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has 5500 TU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5500 TU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 5500 TU 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 5500 TU find?
5500 TU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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