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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 3,498 cc

L55 ATHMOT history

L55 ATH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,750 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ATH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ATH was last recorded at 91,750 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 11,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,487 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,263 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,750 miles
  • 2025 – 80,487 miles
  • 2024 – 68,801 miles
  • 2023 – 58,213 miles
  • 2022 – 47,257 miles
  • 2021 – 36,455 miles
  • 2019 – 22,190 miles
  • 2018 – 19,927 miles
  • 2017 – 18,862 miles
  • 2016 – 17,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,750 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,750 miles (+11,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    994318987897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass80,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    375057459898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,487 miles (+11,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    474279926129
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. Pass68,801 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,801 miles
    Test number
    649127391501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,213 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,213 miles
    Test number
    906131246015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail58,204 miles (+10,947)1 dangerous4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,204 miles
    Test number
    945464426486
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  7. Pass47,257 miles (+10,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,257 miles
    Test number
    283154761245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass36,455 miles (+14,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    250247795052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,190 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,190 miles
    Test number
    798653306746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass19,927 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,927 miles
    Test number
    531532077074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,862 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    168814861953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    538738478591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 ATH

Does L55 ATH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ATH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ATH?
The MOT on L55 ATH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ATH done?
L55 ATH was recorded at 91,750 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has L55 ATH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ATH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 ATH 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 ATH find?
L55 ATH passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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