Mercedes-Benz SL
White · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc
L55 SKDMOT history
L55 SKD is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,266 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 SKD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 SKD was last recorded at 75,266 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 75,260 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 2,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,266 miles
- 2025 – 74,642 miles
- 2024 – 72,721 miles
- 2023 – 72,327 miles
- 2021 – 71,945 miles
- 2020 – 70,877 miles
- 2019 – 69,814 miles
- 2018 – 68,347 miles
- 2017 – 65,769 miles
- 2016 – 63,367 miles
- 2015 – 59,490 miles
- 2014 – 58,153 miles
- 2013 – 55,835 miles
- 2012 – 53,308 miles
- 2011 – 50,608 miles
- 2010 – 47,751 miles
- 2009 – 41,261 miles
- 2008 – 37,177 miles
- 2007 – 32,560 miles
- 2006 – 27,695 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,266 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,266 miles
- Test number
- 629998537990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail75,266 miles (+6)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,266 miles
- Test number
- 502691787988
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail75,260 miles (+618)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,260 miles
- Test number
- 562777143189
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 96y extra load (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass74,642 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 806966275524
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail74,642 miles (+1,921)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,642 miles
- Test number
- 689531294313
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,721 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 72,721 miles
- Test number
- 220494506583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,327 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 72,327 miles
- Test number
- 876700748940
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail72,278 miles (+333)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,278 miles
- Test number
- 778497431361
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass71,945 miles (+1,068)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 71,945 miles
- Test number
- 397869721134
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked nearly to cord inner sidewall 285 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass70,877 miles (+1,063)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,877 miles
- Test number
- 725542778386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 worn close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 worn close to cords/ply on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,814 miles (+1,467)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,814 miles
- Test number
- 620393884984
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,347 miles (+2,578)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 68,347 miles
- Test number
- 215169791418
- MinorFront Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass65,769 miles (+2,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,769 miles
- Test number
- 466622968872
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play in its fixing
Pass63,367 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 63,367 miles
- Test number
- 657424296618
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Pass59,490 miles (+1,337)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,490 miles
- Test number
- 589622295156
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside and Offside front air suspension lower ball joints have movement,but not considered as excessive
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,153 miles (+2,318)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 58,153 miles
- Test number
- 478721724387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,835 miles (+2,527)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,835 miles
- Test number
- 536002443364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,308 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 53,308 miles
- Test number
- 145575932397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,608 miles (+880)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 50,608 miles
- Test number
- 696663941392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,728 miles (+1,977)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 49,728 miles
- Test number
- 916371731127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,751 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,751 miles
- Test number
- 760973350178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Pass41,261 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,261 miles
- Test number
- 470888629114
- DangerousENGINE LIGHT ON ON THE DASH
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,177 miles (+4,617)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,177 miles
- Test number
- 271080748481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,560 miles
- Test number
- 184684847178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,560 miles (+4,865)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,560 miles
- Test number
- 310163747178
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,695 miles
- Test number
- 902344046165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 SKD
- Does L55 SKD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SKD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 SKD?
- The MOT on L55 SKD is valid until 3 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 SKD done?
- L55 SKD was recorded at 75,266 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
- Has L55 SKD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 SKD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 SKD 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 SKD find?
- L55 SKD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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