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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L55 JUSMOT history

L55 JUS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L55 JUS silver 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,609 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JUS was last recorded at 46,609 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,187 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,609 miles
  • 2025 – 46,187 miles
  • 2024 – 45,755 miles
  • 2023 – 45,443 miles
  • 2022 – 45,207 miles
  • 2021 – 44,226 miles
  • 2020 – 43,652 miles
  • 2019 – 39,684 miles
  • 2018 – 34,725 miles
  • 2017 – 32,438 miles
  • 2016 – 32,006 miles
  • 2015 – 30,179 miles
  • 2014 – 27,131 miles
  • 2013 – 24,309 miles
  • 2012 – 21,021 miles
  • 2011 – 20,997 miles
  • 2010 – 18,153 miles
  • 2009 – 15,718 miles
  • 2008 – 13,543 miles
  • 2007 – 11,591 miles
  • 2006 – 9,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,609 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY WHEEL BEARING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • SLIGHT OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak from gearbox area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,609 miles (+422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    110810733392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass46,187 miles (+432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    246225574755
    • 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))

  3. Pass45,755 miles (+312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    617506969900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass45,443 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    310754704986
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint offside (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass45,207 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    738406982582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,989 miles (+763)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    466527610122
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,226 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    363653353209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,200 miles (+548)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,200 miles
    Test number
    894334329247
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air bag lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,652 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    633618811629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SLIGHT PLAY WHEEL BEARING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  10. Fail43,651 miles (+3,967)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,651 miles
    Test number
    975260596016
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH PLUS THREAD CRAKING (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SLIGHT PLAY WHEEL BEARING
    • AdvisorySLIGHT OIL LEAK

  11. Pass39,684 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    309588412606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,725 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    117528583426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,438 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,438 miles
    Test number
    868405866847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    185727556545
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area

  15. Fail32,006 miles (+1,827)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    186284812716
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads appear very low
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox area
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil around offside rear suspention strut

  16. Pass30,179 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,179 miles
    Test number
    887442795097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass27,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    338080594037
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail27,131 miles (+2,822)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    397317584012
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,309 miles (+3,288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,309 miles
    Test number
    889031003170
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and bald on inner edges,further wear will result in them being illegal

  20. Pass21,021 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    419599302020
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail20,997 miles (+2,844)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,997 miles
    Test number
    915564911364
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front discs corrsion and pited and scored all on in side of discs
    • NoteThe brakes feel poor

  22. Pass18,153 miles (+2,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    204879590226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,718 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,718 miles
    Test number
    984810709370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,543 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,543 miles
    Test number
    340200468276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,591 miles (+2,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,591 miles
    Test number
    251072587258
    • NoteInner sides of front brake discs corroded and worn

  26. Pass9,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,418 miles
    Test number
    532554366212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 JUS

Does L55 JUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 JUS is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 JUS?
The MOT on L55 JUS is valid until 20 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 JUS done?
L55 JUS was recorded at 46,609 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has L55 JUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JUS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 JUS 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 JUS find?
L55 JUS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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