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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L55 GBAMOT history

L55 GBA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L55 GBA silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,096 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GBA was last recorded at 114,096 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,715 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
5,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,096 miles
  • 2022 – 113,313 miles
  • 2021 – 112,456 miles
  • 2020 – 111,953 miles
  • 2019 – 110,964 miles
  • 2017 – 97,680 miles
  • 2016 – 84,093 miles
  • 2015 – 71,131 miles
  • 2014 – 59,272 miles
  • 2013 – 51,637 miles
  • 2012 – 44,990 miles
  • 2011 – 37,668 miles
  • 2010 – 31,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nsr & osr parking brake fluctuating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,096 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    988159222934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,715 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    273174609254
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,713 miles (+400)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,713 miles
    Test number
    193285268910
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,313 miles (+857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,313 miles
    Test number
    216316504624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,456 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,456 miles
    Test number
    420327801436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,953 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    421655257955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    523712936819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,964 miles (+13,284)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    258166087430
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass97,680 miles (+13,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,680 miles
    Test number
    869557129022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers in poor condition

  10. Pass84,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    564626139453
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderguard fitted

  11. Fail84,093 miles (+12,962)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    369970345075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderguard fitted

  12. Pass71,131 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,131 miles
    Test number
    540177630159
    • AdvisoryNsr & osr parking brake fluctuating

  13. Fail71,125 miles (+11,853)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    420417008729
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut to outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr & osr parking brake fluctuating

  14. Pass59,272 miles (+7,635)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    519705414310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass51,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    387028403353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,637 miles (+6,647)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,637 miles
    Test number
    918858603370
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass44,990 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    279353612398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,975 miles (+7,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    549562312366
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass37,668 miles (+6,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    346621511366
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a tear on outside wall

  20. Pass31,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    992054410387
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a cut in the outter side wall

  21. Fail31,566 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,566 miles
    Test number
    253604010386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a cut in the outter side wall

Questions about L55 GBA

Does L55 GBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GBA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 GBA?
The MOT on L55 GBA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GBA done?
L55 GBA was recorded at 114,096 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
Has L55 GBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GBA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GBA 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 GBA find?
L55 GBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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