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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

K55 CULMOT history

K55 CUL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

K55 CUL 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,758 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 CUL was last recorded at 97,758 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,704 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,758 miles
  • 2025 – 97,704 miles
  • 2022 – 97,669 miles
  • 2021 – 97,080 miles
  • 2020 – 94,276 miles
  • 2019 – 91,160 miles
  • 2018 – 88,369 miles
  • 2017 – 86,779 miles
  • 2015 – 85,285 miles
  • 2014 – 83,273 miles
  • 2013 – 79,838 miles
  • 2011 – 68,310 miles
  • 2010 – 56,322 miles
  • 2009 – 47,254 miles
  • 2008 – 42,592 miles
  • 2007 – 32,305 miles
  • 2006 – 25,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Battery warning light illuminated on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    573302530369
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,758 miles (+54)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    923919116515
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,704 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    284130586612
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail97,698 miles (+29)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    802691787138
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail97,669 miles (+589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,669 miles
    Test number
    546781559686
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass97,080 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,080 miles
    Test number
    873610298613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,276 miles (+3,116)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    670669353429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre badly worn edges ,nearside close to cord being exposed .
    • AdvisoryTPMS light is on

  8. Pass91,160 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    394390549547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,369 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    160469536758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,365 miles (+1,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,365 miles
    Test number
    516560479805
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  11. Pass86,779 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    694616759988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass85,285 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    582436079587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,273 miles (+9)7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    749715444386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAbc light on
    • NoteEngine oil level light comes on
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box hanger broken

  14. Fail83,264 miles (+3,426)3 failures8 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,264 miles
    Test number
    465053834341
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAbc light on
    • NoteConvertable roof light on
    • NoteEngine oil level light comes on
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust box hanger broken

  15. Pass79,838 miles (+11,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,838 miles
    Test number
    555102023346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,310 miles (+436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,310 miles
    Test number
    688557421378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail67,874 miles (+11,552)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    149342621387
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass56,322 miles (+9,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    974636800399
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass47,254 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    583442769123
    • NoteLift in nearside lower balljoint

  20. Fail47,221 miles (+4,629)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    701310069137
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLift in nearside lower balljoint

  21. Pass42,592 miles (+10,287)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    861942988285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth registration plates have no postcode or bsau number
    • NotePlastic covers prevent thorough examination of floor panels

  22. Pass32,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    403101867259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,305 miles (+6,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,305 miles
    Test number
    741391567289
    • Repaired at testFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,364 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    481560886170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,344 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,344 miles
    Test number
    213067276491
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Questions about K55 CUL

Does K55 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 CUL is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 CUL?
The MOT on K55 CUL is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 CUL done?
K55 CUL was recorded at 97,758 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has K55 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 CUL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 CUL 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 K55 CUL find?
K55 CUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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