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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L55 MPJMOT history

L55 MPJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L55 MPJ silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
34,089 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MPJ was last recorded at 34,089 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2014: 30,451 miles, lower than 30,477 miles on 14 Nov 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
33,892 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,089 miles
  • 2025 – 33,892 miles
  • 2024 – 33,426 miles
  • 2014 – 30,451 miles
  • 2013 – 30,477 miles
  • 2012 – 30,362 miles
  • 2011 – 26,867 miles
  • 2010 – 25,962 miles
  • 2009 – 22,540 miles
  • 2008 – 18,978 miles
  • 2007 – 16,705 miles
  • 2006 – 14,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,089 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,089 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    367563722919
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass33,892 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    806198923806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,426 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,426 miles
    Test number
    423828876693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,451 miles (-26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,451 miles
    Test number
    455957384060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  5. Pass30,477 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    246268413349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Pass30,362 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,362 miles
    Test number
    785052922307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,867 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    697805211348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,962 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,962 miles
    Test number
    274990820373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,540 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    944272889212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,978 miles (+2,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,978 miles
    Test number
    672075388295
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges
  11. Pass16,705 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,705 miles
    Test number
    342359777201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,484 miles
    Test number
    943466836373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 MPJ

Does L55 MPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MPJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MPJ?
The MOT on L55 MPJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MPJ done?
L55 MPJ was recorded at 34,089 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 995 miles a year.
Has L55 MPJ ever failed its MOT?
No. L55 MPJ has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L55 MPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 MPJ find?
L55 MPJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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