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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L55 MAXMOT history

L55 MAX is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 53,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L55 MAX red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,214 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MAX was last recorded at 53,214 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,108 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,106 miles
Average per year
4,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,214 miles
  • 2025 – 51,108 miles
  • 2024 – 50,402 miles
  • 2023 – 48,727 miles
  • 2022 – 47,243 miles
  • 2021 – 47,137 miles
  • 2020 – 42,482 miles
  • 2019 – 37,427 miles
  • 2018 – 28,817 miles
  • 2017 – 19,889 miles
  • 2016 – 13,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,214 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,214 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    884974770653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,108 miles (+706)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    112192105538
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 15psi (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass50,402 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    400508990571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    451449909339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,727 miles (+1,484)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    671812268339
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,243 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    334855657956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,137 miles (+4,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    152812373350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    818735233563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail42,482 miles (+5,055)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    980625199418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass37,427 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    761350393698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,817 miles (+8,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    859940487846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass19,889 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    474472566502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,069 miles
    Test number
    596280313353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MAX

Does L55 MAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MAX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MAX?
The MOT on L55 MAX is valid until 25 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 MAX done?
L55 MAX was recorded at 53,214 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,215 miles a year.
Has L55 MAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MAX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 MAX 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 MAX find?
L55 MAX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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