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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L55 BGSMOT history

L55 BGS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L55 BGS red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,950 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BGS was last recorded at 82,950 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,544 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,406 miles
Average per year
3,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,950 miles
  • 2025 – 80,544 miles
  • 2024 – 79,040 miles
  • 2023 – 78,371 miles
  • 2022 – 77,055 miles
  • 2021 – 75,297 miles
  • 2020 – 71,761 miles
  • 2019 – 67,678 miles
  • 2018 – 61,348 miles
  • 2017 – 55,205 miles
  • 2016 – 47,745 miles
  • 2015 – 43,631 miles
  • 2014 – 40,955 miles
  • 2013 – 38,038 miles
  • 2012 – 35,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    383147207779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,948 miles (+2,404)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    237898926013
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,544 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    788306647922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass79,040 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    957562274401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,371 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    804407965597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,055 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,055 miles
    Test number
    830265486693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,297 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    317137333470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,004 miles (+3,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    443740168991
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on tread 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass71,761 miles (+4,083)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    645890608420
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass67,678 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,678 miles
    Test number
    393984978451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,348 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    734578398446
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Front windscreen cracked across screen but not effecting drivers view
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail61,348 miles (+6,143)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    158754894575
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Front windscreen cracked across screen but not effecting drivers view
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass55,205 miles (+7,460)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    900249814199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Y section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Alloy buckled (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass47,745 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    507374546050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass43,631 miles (+2,676)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    325801769766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass40,955 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    837795264232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail40,955 miles (+2,917)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    116455464279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking

  18. Pass38,038 miles (+2,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,038 miles
    Test number
    339628363421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass35,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,163 miles
    Test number
    429468772258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BGS

Does L55 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BGS is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BGS?
The MOT on L55 BGS 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 BGS done?
L55 BGS was recorded at 82,950 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
Has L55 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BGS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 BGS 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 BGS find?
L55 BGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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