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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L55 NAJMOT history

L55 NAJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 7 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
120,813 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NAJ was last recorded at 120,813 miles on 11 May 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,207 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,813 miles
  • 2025 – 120,207 miles
  • 2024 – 118,693 miles
  • 2023 – 116,618 miles
  • 2022 – 115,116 miles
  • 2021 – 114,544 miles
  • 2019 – 111,326 miles
  • 2018 – 109,830 miles
  • 2017 – 108,923 miles
  • 2016 – 108,327 miles
  • 2014 – 107,543 miles
  • 2013 – 105,999 miles
  • 2012 – 104,581 miles
  • 2010 – 99,659 miles
  • 2009 – 95,671 miles
  • 2008 – 90,001 miles
  • 2007 – 85,967 miles
  • 2006 – 83,089 miles
  • 2005 – 75,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,813 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,813 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    787177653575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,207 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,207 miles
    Test number
    909506405246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,693 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    947248044190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,618 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,618 miles
    Test number
    261023743301
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STEERING IDLER PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,618 miles (+1,502)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,618 miles
    Test number
    972088914332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front STEERING IDLER PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,116 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,116 miles
    Test number
    821892364610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,544 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    776427099667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,326 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,326 miles
    Test number
    327249808638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,830 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    529442707675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,923 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    712192343275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  11. Fail108,923 miles (+596)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    332773529818
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  12. Pass108,327 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    741741595144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,543 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,543 miles
    Test number
    775403624260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,999 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,999 miles
    Test number
    456693783120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail105,998 miles (+1,417)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,998 miles
    Test number
    146777173100
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass104,581 miles (+4,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    707140092033
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass99,659 miles (+3,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,659 miles
    Test number
    960749500307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass95,671 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    674543909326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,001 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,001 miles
    Test number
    422134988218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,967 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    551263887210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,089 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    630901976254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    794875665214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 NAJ

Does L55 NAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NAJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 NAJ?
The MOT on L55 NAJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 NAJ done?
L55 NAJ was recorded at 120,813 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has L55 NAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NAJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 NAJ 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 NAJ find?
L55 NAJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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