Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 5,498 cc
L55 NMBMOT history
L55 NMB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,175 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 125,175 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 NMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 NMB was last recorded at 125,175 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,494 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,681 miles
- Average per year
- 1,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,175 miles
- 2024 – 123,494 miles
- 2023 – 121,466 miles
- 2022 – 119,341 miles
- 2020 – 118,315 miles
- 2019 – 118,041 miles
- 2018 – 117,367 miles
- 2017 – 115,303 miles
- 2016 – 112,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust to items
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,175 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 125,175 miles
- Test number
- 355302515522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust to items
Fail125,173 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,173 miles
- Test number
- 578391279755
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust to items
Pass123,494 miles (+2,028)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 123,494 miles
- Test number
- 700227620008
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished - 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass121,466 miles (+77)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 121,466 miles
- Test number
- 722466939046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
Fail121,389 miles (+2,048)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,389 miles
- Test number
- 939719049052
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,341 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,341 miles
- Test number
- 564862647558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail119,328 miles (+1,013)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,328 miles
- Test number
- 225755097824
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCharging light illuminated
Pass118,315 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 118,315 miles
- Test number
- 828228908993
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail118,315 miles (+274)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,315 miles
- Test number
- 162944461162
- MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rubber inner bushes worn perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,041 miles (+674)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 118,041 miles
- Test number
- 824552069261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass117,367 miles (+2,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 117,367 miles
- Test number
- 155729689479
- 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))
Pass115,303 miles (+2,493)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,303 miles
- Test number
- 917933866523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 112,810 miles
- Test number
- 830289464776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 NMB
- Does L55 NMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NMB is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 NMB?
- The MOT on L55 NMB is valid until 10 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 NMB done?
- L55 NMB was recorded at 125,175 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,263 miles a year.
- Has L55 NMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 NMB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 NMB 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 NMB find?
- L55 NMB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive front and rear; under trays fitted, and 1 more.
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