Mercedes-Benz SL
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,799 cc
L55 APPMOT history
L55 APP is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,162 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 94,162 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 APP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
L55 APP was last recorded at 94,162 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 93,600 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 562 miles
- Average per year
- 2,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,162 miles
- 2024 – 93,600 miles
- 2023 – 92,690 miles
- 2022 – 91,861 miles
- 2021 – 90,919 miles
- 2020 – 90,729 miles
- 2019 – 90,417 miles
- 2018 – 89,775 miles
- 2017 – 89,017 miles
- 2016 – 87,315 miles
- 2015 – 85,449 miles
- 2014 – 83,880 miles
- 2013 – 82,661 miles
- 2012 – 81,301 miles
- 2011 – 79,617 miles
- 2010 – 75,195 miles
- 2009 – 72,045 miles
- 2008 – 66,675 miles
- 2007 – 59,875 miles
- 2006 – 44,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail94,162 miles
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower arm plasticover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower plastic cover fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Various front & rear suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail94,162 miles (+562)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,162 miles
- Test number
- 684397066281
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower arm plasticover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower plastic cover fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,600 miles (+910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 93,600 miles
- Test number
- 540347895724
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,690 miles (+829)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,690 miles
- Test number
- 202533574324
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower cover fitted unable to check lower arm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower cover fitted to lower arm unable to check arm
Pass91,861 miles (+942)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,861 miles
- Test number
- 555429443186
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear of exhaust
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/R height sensor broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass90,919 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 90,919 miles
- Test number
- 656250849540
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear height sensor broken
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust casing / baffles noisy
Fail90,919 miles (+190)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,919 miles
- Test number
- 454362218887
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear height sensor broken
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust casing / baffles noisy
Pass90,729 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 90,729 miles
- Test number
- 772411985741
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage
Fail90,729 miles (+312)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,729 miles
- Test number
- 930898060665
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryPlay in steering linkage
Pass90,417 miles (+642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,417 miles
- Test number
- 936757100835
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious front & rear suspension components corroded
Pass89,775 miles (+758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 89,775 miles
- Test number
- 353497951745
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious front & rear suspension components corroded
Pass89,017 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,017 miles
- Test number
- 765243679722
- AdvisoryVarious front & rear suspension components slightly corroded
Pass87,315 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,315 miles
- Test number
- 529350689885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Pass85,449 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,449 miles
- Test number
- 789239745123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,880 miles (+1,219)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 83,880 miles
- Test number
- 987119644140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,661 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 82,661 miles
- Test number
- 725206253183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,301 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 81,301 miles
- Test number
- 378475262105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,617 miles (+4,422)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 79,617 miles
- Test number
- 345834761186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,195 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,195 miles
- Test number
- 861145660177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,045 miles (+5,370)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,045 miles
- Test number
- 864726169113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,675 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 66,675 miles
- Test number
- 364445668174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,875 miles (+15,127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,875 miles
- Test number
- 963122657197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 731418656124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 APP
- Does L55 APP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 APP expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 APP?
- The MOT on L55 APP expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 APP done?
- L55 APP was recorded at 94,162 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
- Has L55 APP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 APP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 APP 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 L55 APP find?
- L55 APP failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 major defects and 9 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; central rear upper sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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