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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

K55 DNKMOT history

K55 DNK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

K55 DNK blue 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 18 May 2027
Mileage
64,414 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 DNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 DNK was last recorded at 64,414 miles on 19 May 2026, 794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,620 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
794 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,414 miles
  • 2025 – 63,620 miles
  • 2024 – 63,006 miles
  • 2022 – 62,349 miles
  • 2021 – 61,351 miles
  • 2020 – 60,069 miles
  • 2019 – 58,572 miles
  • 2018 – 57,948 miles
  • 2017 – 55,182 miles
  • 2016 – 54,112 miles
  • 2015 – 53,274 miles
  • 2014 – 52,050 miles
  • 2013 – 48,526 miles
  • 2012 – 44,895 miles
  • 2011 – 41,306 miles
  • 2010 – 37,381 miles
  • 2009 – 31,691 miles
  • 2008 – 23,629 miles
  • 2007 – 13,686 miles
  • 2006 – 3,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,414 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.

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,414 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    262918513090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,620 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    712781446422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,006 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    300993657426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,349 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    425999183394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,351 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    643544525189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,069 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    522135205337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,572 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    407955992428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,948 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    512791877335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,182 miles (+1,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,182 miles
    Test number
    808432568846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass54,112 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    678657100349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass53,274 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    249724221737
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail53,272 miles (+1,222)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    150991546233
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass52,050 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    995123494246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass48,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    439509063292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Fail48,526 miles (+3,631)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    249738963254
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass44,895 miles (+3,589)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    378273672498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension unit weeping
  17. Pass41,306 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    158481781243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass37,381 miles (+5,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    764760880286
    • NoteAlot of travel on parking brake lever
  19. Pass31,691 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    763256289251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass23,629 miles (+9,943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,629 miles
    Test number
    313759088484
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check sills and some metal pipes because of plastic covers
  21. Pass13,686 miles (+10,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,686 miles
    Test number
    301135187234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,491 miles
    Test number
    731618536109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 DNK

Does K55 DNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 DNK is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 DNK?
The MOT on K55 DNK is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 DNK done?
K55 DNK was recorded at 64,414 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has K55 DNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 DNK has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on K55 DNK 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 DNK find?
K55 DNK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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