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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,966 cc

L55 OSLMOT history

L55 OSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 4 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

L55 OSL silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
93,357 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OSL was last recorded at 93,357 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 2,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,633 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,724 miles
Average per year
4,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,357 miles
  • 2024 – 90,633 miles
  • 2023 – 89,327 miles
  • 2022 – 88,098 miles
  • 2021 – 86,761 miles
  • 2020 – 85,744 miles
  • 2019 – 83,312 miles
  • 2018 – 81,071 miles
  • 2017 – 78,719 miles
  • 2016 – 72,880 miles
  • 2015 – 71,706 miles
  • 2014 – 67,622 miles
  • 2012 – 61,758 miles
  • 2011 – 56,490 miles
  • 2010 – 47,426 miles
  • 2009 – 39,631 miles
  • 2008 – 30,936 miles
  • 2007 – 27,451 miles
  • 2006 – 14,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,357 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,357 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,357 miles
    Test number
    841755292720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,633 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    344438100184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,632 miles (+1,305)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,632 miles
    Test number
    378529835282
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass89,327 miles (+1,229)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    679454260319
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Turning white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm, Ball joint pressed into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,098 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    407746607157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,761 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    490385365579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,744 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,744 miles
    Test number
    612201512954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,312 miles (+2,241)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    459670971017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,071 miles (+2,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    757132938731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit damp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen

  10. Pass78,719 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,719 miles
    Test number
    841020699670
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass75,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    264935401941
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail75,701 miles (+315)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    659329222600
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail75,386 miles (+2,506)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    503870339176
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,880 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    645008569948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,706 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    549378165064
    • NoteNearside & offside door mirrors slightly loose but not effecting view to rear

  16. Fail71,703 miles (+4,081)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,703 miles
    Test number
    137955855060
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass67,622 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,622 miles
    Test number
    237803914025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,758 miles (+5,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,758 miles
    Test number
    977550742350
    • NoteNearside front tyre very low on tread.offside front tyre getting low on tread.

  19. Pass56,490 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    355913111315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,426 miles (+7,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    572693020310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass39,631 miles (+8,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,631 miles
    Test number
    203077029301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass30,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    610285428372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,930 miles (+3,479)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    671075628349
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  24. Pass27,451 miles (+13,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,451 miles
    Test number
    504565577220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,085 miles
    Test number
    213832106152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L55 OSL

Does L55 OSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 OSL expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 OSL?
The MOT on L55 OSL expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 OSL done?
L55 OSL was recorded at 93,357 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,084 miles a year.
Has L55 OSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 OSL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 OSL 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 OSL find?
L55 OSL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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