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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L55 WDWMOT history

L55 WDW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L55 WDW blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,570 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WDW was last recorded at 90,570 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,788 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,782 miles
Average per year
4,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,570 miles
  • 2025 – 86,788 miles
  • 2024 – 84,277 miles
  • 2023 – 81,460 miles
  • 2022 – 79,840 miles
  • 2021 – 74,642 miles
  • 2020 – 69,938 miles
  • 2019 – 61,610 miles
  • 2018 – 55,681 miles
  • 2017 – 50,721 miles
  • 2016 – 44,192 miles
  • 2015 – 37,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,570 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    119654116026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass86,788 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    758509496331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,277 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    550249926525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail84,276 miles (+2,816)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    412302332442
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass81,460 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    763757697810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,840 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    520328467184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrimming doesn't allow a check of some parts
  7. Fail79,824 miles (+5,182)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,824 miles
    Test number
    560183764028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrimming doesn't allow a check of some parts
  8. Pass74,642 miles (+4,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    596867987696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear direction indicator flashing sequence goes out briefly
    • AdvisoryTrimming doesn't allow a check of some parts
  9. Pass69,938 miles (+8,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    673559877922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass61,610 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    356764894664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass55,681 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    202886211923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail55,667 miles (+4,946)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,667 miles
    Test number
    907548201295
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass50,721 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,721 miles
    Test number
    158278378214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,192 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    592804060404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,373 miles
    Test number
    825673735190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WDW

Does L55 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WDW is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WDW?
The MOT on L55 WDW is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WDW done?
L55 WDW was recorded at 90,570 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
Has L55 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WDW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 WDW 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 WDW find?
L55 WDW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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