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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

K55 DVLMOT history

K55 DVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

K55 DVL silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,890 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 DVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 DVL was last recorded at 60,890 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,108 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,890 miles
  • 2025 – 60,108 miles
  • 2024 – 58,815 miles
  • 2023 – 52,857 miles
  • 2022 – 50,311 miles
  • 2021 – 48,623 miles
  • 2020 – 47,452 miles
  • 2019 – 45,794 miles
  • 2018 – 44,460 miles
  • 2017 – 42,456 miles
  • 2016 – 42,168 miles
  • 2015 – 41,496 miles
  • 2014 – 40,346 miles
  • 2013 – 39,947 miles
  • 2011 – 38,484 miles
  • 2010 – 34,508 miles
  • 2009 – 32,680 miles
  • 2008 – 31,367 miles
  • 2007 – 28,011 miles
  • 2006 – 23,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,890 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,890 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,890 miles
    Test number
    353004921094
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,108 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    763220807476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,815 miles (+5,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    925354949361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass52,857 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    673907838809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,311 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    863389502400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,623 miles (+1,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    280031135456
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,452 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    837741162102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass45,794 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,794 miles
    Test number
    337468574610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,460 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    396417608132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,456 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,456 miles
    Test number
    940883302678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,168 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,168 miles
    Test number
    451508229864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,496 miles (+1,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    219807595006
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass40,346 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    349155254073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,947 miles (+1,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    598856053050
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres wearing low

  15. Pass38,484 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    786949241398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    182946550198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,508 miles (+1,828)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,508 miles
    Test number
    652774250196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass32,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    762641329181
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut,not in courds

  19. Fail32,677 miles (+1,310)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    681551229175
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut,not in courds

  20. Pass31,367 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,367 miles
    Test number
    183662128146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass28,011 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,011 miles
    Test number
    282178837422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    803996826074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 DVL

Does K55 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 DVL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 DVL?
The MOT on K55 DVL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 DVL done?
K55 DVL was recorded at 60,890 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has K55 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 DVL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on K55 DVL 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 DVL find?
K55 DVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: inner track rod end ball joint has slight play both.

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