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Mercedes-Benz SL55

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

AVB 666MOT history

AVB 666 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL55 first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

AVB 666 silver 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVB 666
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL55
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVB 666 was last recorded at 92,507 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,486 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,507 miles
  • 2025 – 89,848 miles
  • 2024 – 86,956 miles
  • 2023 – 83,423 miles
  • 2022 – 80,651 miles
  • 2021 – 76,860 miles
  • 2020 – 73,052 miles
  • 2019 – 68,676 miles
  • 2018 – 65,921 miles
  • 2017 – 62,660 miles
  • 2016 – 58,202 miles
  • 2015 – 53,787 miles
  • 2014 – 44,833 miles
  • 2013 – 39,391 miles
  • 2012 – 33,360 miles
  • 2011 – 28,602 miles
  • 2010 – 28,060 miles
  • 2009 – 27,774 miles
  • 2008 – 27,302 miles
  • 2007 – 26,639 miles
  • 2006 – 24,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,507 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake pulls up uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,507 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    502878586577
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On tread limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,486 miles (+2,638)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,486 miles
    Test number
    500709792539
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the limits 17%

  3. Pass89,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    911398802733
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  4. Fail89,848 miles (+2,892)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    948712367609
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Pass86,956 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    629607275518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,423 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,423 miles
    Test number
    646548934461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,651 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    199405361754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,860 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,860 miles
    Test number
    623207741325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,052 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    675513337424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,048 miles (+4,372)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    928080914296
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,676 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,676 miles
    Test number
    532902040780
    • AdvisoryParking brake pulls up uneven

  12. Fail68,674 miles (+2,753)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,674 miles
    Test number
    522374400865
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pulls up uneven

  13. Pass65,921 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    807811097548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,660 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    715113977490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,649 miles (+4,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    753947126316
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass58,202 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    435765407126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass53,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    195188751609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewalls not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit REPLACE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail53,787 miles (+8,954)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,787 miles
    Test number
    592164529162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewalls not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit REPLACE SOON (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass44,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    175438394068
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  20. Fail44,833 miles (+5,442)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    197558394043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  21. Pass39,391 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    395394443011
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail39,391 miles (+6,031)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    298723643004
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass33,360 miles (+4,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,360 miles
    Test number
    628788242018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,602 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,602 miles
    Test number
    106208531071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,060 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,060 miles
    Test number
    440739310072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass27,774 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,774 miles
    Test number
    784230349086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass27,302 miles (+663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,302 miles
    Test number
    192760258479
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass26,639 miles (+2,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,639 miles
    Test number
    792456117062
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inside edges

  29. Pass24,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    943714306014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AVB 666

What vehicle is registration AVB 666 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVB 666 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL55 first used on 15 Jan 2003. 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 AVB 666 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVB 666 is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVB 666?
The MOT on AVB 666 is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVB 666 done?
AVB 666 was recorded at 92,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has AVB 666 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVB 666 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on AVB 666 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 AVB 666 find?
AVB 666 passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread limit.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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