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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

555 DWDMOT history

555 DWD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,672 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 DWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 DWD was last recorded at 84,672 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,639 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,672 miles
  • 2025 – 83,639 miles
  • 2024 – 82,582 miles
  • 2023 – 81,932 miles
  • 2022 – 80,975 miles
  • 2021 – 80,173 miles
  • 2020 – 79,215 miles
  • 2019 – 77,687 miles
  • 2018 – 75,350 miles
  • 2017 – 72,072 miles
  • 2016 – 69,585 miles
  • 2015 – 67,947 miles
  • 2014 – 60,502 miles
  • 2013 – 52,720 miles
  • 2012 – 44,507 miles
  • 2011 – 25,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,672 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorating
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,672 miles (+1,033)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    829524007638
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  2. Pass83,639 miles (+1,057)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    158349277383
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass82,582 miles (+650)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    109133846760
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass81,932 miles (+957)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    586525515176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass80,975 miles (+802)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    955802502413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and old (2012) 255/45x17 CONTI MO (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass80,173 miles (+958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,173 miles
    Test number
    486518224769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  7. Pass79,215 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    841428001200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  8. Pass77,687 miles (+2,337)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    515483881618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres getting low (255/45x17)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass75,350 miles (+3,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    228372116316
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
  10. Pass72,072 miles (+2,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    548256255163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass69,585 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    254794750836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    846843456066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,947 miles (+7,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    771965161214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass60,502 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,502 miles
    Test number
    598726224225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,720 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    446887823244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    459831032232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,507 miles (+19,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    749650432242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass25,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,262 miles
    Test number
    659326561058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 555 DWD

What vehicle is registration 555 DWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 DWD on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Mar 2008. 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 555 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 555 DWD is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 555 DWD?
The MOT on 555 DWD is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 555 DWD done?
555 DWD was recorded at 84,672 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has 555 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 DWD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on 555 DWD 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 555 DWD find?
555 DWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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