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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L55 JRKMOT history

L55 JRK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L55 JRK black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,536 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JRK was last recorded at 90,536 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,040 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,536 miles
  • 2023 – 90,040 miles
  • 2022 – 88,488 miles
  • 2021 – 87,326 miles
  • 2020 – 84,953 miles
  • 2019 – 80,574 miles
  • 2018 – 75,701 miles
  • 2017 – 73,118 miles
  • 2016 – 69,917 miles
  • 2015 – 64,754 miles
  • 2014 – 60,713 miles
  • 2013 – 57,467 miles
  • 2012 – 53,928 miles
  • 2011 – 49,190 miles
  • 2010 – 43,434 miles
  • 2009 – 40,132 miles
  • 2008 – 34,773 miles
  • 2007 – 28,593 miles
  • 2006 – 24,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,536 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,536 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    453528030697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,040 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,040 miles
    Test number
    716825565641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail90,031 miles (+1,543)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    668155305335
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass88,488 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    379864574919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,326 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    722812418878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,953 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    839410044209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,574 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,574 miles
    Test number
    170508289345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,572 miles (+4,871)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    607673760967
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass75,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    267781396991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,701 miles (+2,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    434245010436
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

  11. Pass73,118 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    877724054213
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail73,058 miles (+3,141)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    994269981803
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement t.c.a bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass69,917 miles (+5,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    853200384548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass64,754 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    215367355096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,713 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    217937154083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    196823673454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail57,467 miles (+3,539)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,467 miles
    Test number
    988903873014
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass53,928 miles (+4,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,928 miles
    Test number
    849193982029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,190 miles (+5,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    209774981076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,434 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    150281480427
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cuts in o/s/f inner tyre wall

  21. Fail43,420 miles (+3,288)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,420 miles
    Test number
    320531480004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cuts in o/s/f inner tyre wall

  22. Pass40,132 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    950489509265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    704865208237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,773 miles (+6,180)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    773164908278
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,593 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    584094497174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,566 miles
    Test number
    811877506238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 JRK

Does L55 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 JRK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 JRK?
The MOT on L55 JRK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 JRK done?
L55 JRK was recorded at 90,536 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has L55 JRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JRK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 JRK 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 JRK find?
L55 JRK passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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