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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

L55 AYDMOT history

L55 AYD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L55 AYD silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,131 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AYD was last recorded at 99,131 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 7,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,123 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,008 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,131 miles
  • 2025 – 92,123 miles
  • 2024 – 86,342 miles
  • 2023 – 79,311 miles
  • 2022 – 69,842 miles
  • 2021 – 69,428 miles
  • 2020 – 68,635 miles
  • 2019 – 68,026 miles
  • 2018 – 65,770 miles
  • 2017 – 62,576 miles
  • 2016 – 58,798 miles
  • 2015 – 55,784 miles
  • 2014 – 53,311 miles
  • 2013 – 50,797 miles
  • 2012 – 48,144 miles
  • 2011 – 43,686 miles
  • 2010 – 37,670 miles
  • 2009 – 26,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,131 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    885986110141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass92,123 miles (+5,781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    351383886911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,342 miles (+248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,342 miles
    Test number
    883556289699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail86,094 miles (+6,783)3 major3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,094 miles
    Test number
    925423654019
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (Inside/Outside)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass79,311 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    370066376736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    639800511737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail69,842 miles (+414)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    303605476437
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass69,428 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    101258282902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,635 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    239528704781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,026 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    907103312932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    657941412502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,770 miles (+3,194)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    613099004523
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,576 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    368781031131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,798 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    847159470711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,784 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    217640529196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,771 miles (+2,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    416421494759
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass53,311 miles (+2,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,311 miles
    Test number
    957470044246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass50,797 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    866169533250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,144 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    869123742251
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass43,686 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    685823391186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,670 miles (+11,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    303334190468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,260 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    584566009302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail26,182 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,182 miles
    Test number
    470472509444
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 AYD

Does L55 AYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AYD is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AYD?
The MOT on L55 AYD is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AYD done?
L55 AYD was recorded at 99,131 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has L55 AYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AYD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 AYD 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 AYD find?
L55 AYD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both side.

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