Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc
L55 EJWMOT history
L55 EJW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 33,830 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 EJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 EJW was last recorded at 33,830 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 32,216 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,614 miles
- Average per year
- 2,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,830 miles
- 2025 – 32,216 miles
- 2024 – 30,046 miles
- 2022 – 28,941 miles
- 2021 – 27,796 miles
- 2020 – 26,430 miles
- 2019 – 24,386 miles
- 2018 – 21,648 miles
- 2017 – 18,006 miles
- 2016 – 13,883 miles
- 2015 – 11,709 miles
- 2014 – 9,262 miles
- 2013 – 7,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,830 miles
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,830 miles (+1,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 33,830 miles
- Test number
- 263170496053
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass32,216 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 32,216 miles
- Test number
- 947244831293
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail32,214 miles (+2,168)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,214 miles
- Test number
- 645366026178
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,046 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 30,046 miles
- Test number
- 590403680731
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail30,043 miles (+1,102)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,043 miles
- Test number
- 737143685167
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass28,941 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 28,941 miles
- Test number
- 444910306357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail28,928 miles (+1,132)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,928 miles
- Test number
- 896478984865
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,796 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 27,796 miles
- Test number
- 578060348256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail27,791 miles (+1,361)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,791 miles
- Test number
- 951812773751
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,430 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 26,430 miles
- Test number
- 211346875867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass24,386 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 24,386 miles
- Test number
- 969826151872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,648 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 21,648 miles
- Test number
- 577763801855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,006 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 18,006 miles
- Test number
- 282958933089
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,883 miles (+2,174)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 13,883 miles
- Test number
- 854100398675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,709 miles (+2,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 11,709 miles
- Test number
- 968878365192
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm
Pass9,262 miles (+1,753)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 9,262 miles
- Test number
- 825170174188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 7,509 miles
- Test number
- 395979963217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 EJW
- Does L55 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 EJW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 EJW?
- The MOT on L55 EJW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 EJW done?
- L55 EJW was recorded at 33,830 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
- Has L55 EJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 EJW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 EJW 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 EJW find?
- L55 EJW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face.
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