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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

L55 LEBMOT history

L55 LEB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
52,950 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 LEB was last recorded at 52,950 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2024: 52,921 miles, lower than 53,921 miles on 8 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,921 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,950 miles
  • 2024 – 52,921 miles
  • 2022 – 53,921 miles
  • 2021 – 52,422 miles
  • 2020 – 51,537 miles
  • 2019 – 51,424 miles
  • 2018 – 51,247 miles
  • 2017 – 50,816 miles
  • 2016 – 50,196 miles
  • 2015 – 47,952 miles
  • 2014 – 44,868 miles
  • 2013 – 42,504 miles
  • 2012 – 40,822 miles
  • 2011 – 40,002 miles
  • 2010 – 38,331 miles
  • 2009 – 36,442 miles
  • 2008 – 32,992 miles
  • 2007 – 26,938 miles
  • 2006 – 19,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,950 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dated 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides, brake pedal vibrating when in operation (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll mechanical steering components corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened on front axle
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened on rear axle
  • AdvisoryBoot lid does not stay up
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing adequately
  • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S/F power steering pipe from pump corroded but not seriously weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

What MOT failures 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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,950 miles (+29)4 dangerous6 major1 repaired1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    996831838630
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dated 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides, brake pedal vibrating when in operation (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll mechanical steering components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened on front axle
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened on rear axle
    • AdvisoryBoot lid does not stay up
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing adequately
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F power steering pipe from pump corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass52,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    275747690425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,921 miles (-1,000)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    300831431591
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on all time

  4. Pass53,921 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    995389419472
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged front tyres has age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,422 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    167009335136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,537 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    161219243474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,424 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    649146731496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish

  8. Pass51,247 miles (+431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    914122344417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    860279399410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,816 miles (+620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    619147429081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  11. Pass50,196 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    476108807900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,952 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,952 miles
    Test number
    775673235122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,868 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    207191164199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,504 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,504 miles
    Test number
    285912063154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,822 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    229192052154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,002 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,002 miles
    Test number
    256099651436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,331 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,331 miles
    Test number
    612152950180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,442 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,442 miles
    Test number
    950956659147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,992 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,992 miles
    Test number
    871142148129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,938 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,938 miles
    Test number
    920775457156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,410 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    413607346154
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  22. Pass19,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,410 miles
    Test number
    801427546153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LEB

Does L55 LEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 LEB expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 LEB?
The MOT on L55 LEB expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 LEB done?
L55 LEB was recorded at 52,950 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
Has L55 LEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LEB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 LEB find?
L55 LEB failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dated 2003; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dated 2016, and 27 more.

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