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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,999 cc

55 MAMOT history

55 MA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

55 MA black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
45,715 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
55 MA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

55 MA was last recorded at 45,715 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,714 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,715 miles
  • 2025 – 45,714 miles
  • 2023 – 44,320 miles
  • 2022 – 43,461 miles
  • 2021 – 42,582 miles
  • 2020 – 41,850 miles
  • 2019 – 40,694 miles
  • 2018 – 38,859 miles
  • 2016 – 37,718 miles
  • 2015 – 36,564 miles
  • 2014 – 35,299 miles
  • 2013 – 33,144 miles
  • 2012 – 30,632 miles
  • 2011 – 29,167 miles
  • 2010 – 28,374 miles
  • 2009 – 27,366 miles
  • 2008 – 26,086 miles
  • 2007 – 24,797 miles
  • 2006 – 23,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,715 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,715 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    261369389685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,714 miles (+1,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    931660117677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,320 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    415987941301
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower rear arm inner bushes marked with tyre chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass43,461 miles (+879)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,461 miles
    Test number
    569663443581
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass42,582 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    951730004720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,850 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,850 miles
    Test number
    939481201333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    723532619358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,694 miles (+1,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    556889566600
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    745561254418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail38,859 miles (+1,141)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    668121236940
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass37,718 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,718 miles
    Test number
    311818001379
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass36,564 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    622272050129
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass35,299 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    546156384291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,144 miles (+2,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,144 miles
    Test number
    455046093271
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass30,632 miles (+1,465)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,632 miles
    Test number
    806450992269
    • NoteFront tyres starting to split

  16. Pass29,167 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    878758181216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,374 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    492896590257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,366 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,366 miles
    Test number
    191052289245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail27,355 miles (+1,269)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    164779979250
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass26,086 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    970034398278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,797 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,797 miles
    Test number
    461148397203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,771 miles (+1,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    741549787202
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass23,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    553177096276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 55 MA

What vehicle is registration 55 MA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 55 MA on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Oct 2002. 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 55 MA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 55 MA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 55 MA?
The MOT on 55 MA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 55 MA done?
55 MA was recorded at 45,715 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has 55 MA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 55 MA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 55 MA 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 55 MA find?
55 MA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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