Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
L55 BAMMOT history
L55 BAM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,966 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 66,966 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,786 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 BAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 BAM was last recorded at 66,966 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 5,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,310 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,656 miles
- Average per year
- 3,786 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,966 miles
- 2024 – 61,310 miles
- 2023 – 56,734 miles
- 2022 – 53,312 miles
- 2021 – 50,119 miles
- 2020 – 46,914 miles
- 2019 – 43,143 miles
- 2018 – 39,796 miles
- 2017 – 36,396 miles
- 2016 – 32,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,966 miles (+5,656)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 66,966 miles
- Test number
- 456268658260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,310 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 61,310 miles
- Test number
- 267901234965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail61,310 miles (+4,576)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,310 miles
- Test number
- 939410994411
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,734 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 56,734 miles
- Test number
- 594208460202
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail56,734 miles (+3,422)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,734 miles
- Test number
- 815434493683
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,312 miles (+3,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 53,312 miles
- Test number
- 863290600729
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass50,119 miles (+3,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 50,119 miles
- Test number
- 117820718650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass46,914 miles (+3,771)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 46,914 miles
- Test number
- 271107776136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,143 miles (+3,347)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,143 miles
- Test number
- 204423784064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,796 miles (+3,400)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 39,796 miles
- Test number
- 875186749511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,396 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 36,396 miles
- Test number
- 536398693086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,394 miles (+3,960)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,394 miles
- Test number
- 726827371748
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split in tread (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,434 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,434 miles
- Test number
- 873691372626
- AdvisoryUnder cover trays fitted
Questions about L55 BAM
- Does L55 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BAM is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 BAM?
- The MOT on L55 BAM is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 BAM done?
- L55 BAM was recorded at 66,966 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
- Has L55 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 BAM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 BAM 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 BAM find?
- L55 BAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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