Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 5,439 cc

L55 WTFMOT history

L55 WTF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

L55 WTF silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
119,733 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L55 WTF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WTF was last recorded at 119,733 miles on 24 May 2025, 5,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,521 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,212 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,733 miles
  • 2023 – 114,521 miles
  • 2022 – 113,271 miles
  • 2021 – 112,211 miles
  • 2020 – 111,700 miles
  • 2018 – 106,950 miles
  • 2017 – 104,524 miles
  • 2016 – 101,461 miles
  • 2015 – 95,877 miles
  • 2014 – 88,847 miles
  • 2013 – 87,038 miles
  • 2012 – 81,438 miles
  • 2011 – 74,799 miles
  • 2010 – 66,971 miles
  • 2009 – 57,258 miles
  • 2008 – 51,103 miles
  • 2007 – 35,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,733 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,733 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,733 miles
    Test number
    185328296073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,521 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,521 miles
    Test number
    251416922743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,271 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    605749012967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,211 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    232831952775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,700 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    685392127623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,950 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    803724351999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,524 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    612814455646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,461 miles (+5,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    671305813598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front cross strut inner bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryN/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal starting to split
  9. Pass95,877 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    408090995176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,157 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    945914815130
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Pass95,157 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    347924015124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,847 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    229865514194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,787 miles (+1,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,787 miles
    Test number
    826589694054
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass87,038 miles (+5,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,038 miles
    Test number
    957828843310
    • NoteEngine management light on
  15. Pass81,438 miles (+6,639)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    869123942352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge
  16. Pass74,799 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    535364241232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    770045740244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,969 miles (+9,711)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    834165140215
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass57,258 miles (+6,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    940041859299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass51,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    271593578238
    • NoteFront discs ridged
    • NoteStone chips windscreen
  21. Fail51,103 miles (+15,354)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    104921378247
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs ridged
    • NoteStone chips windscreen
  22. Pass35,749 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,749 miles
    Test number
    431961577223
    • NoteStone chip windsreen

Questions about L55 WTF

Does L55 WTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 WTF expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 WTF?
The MOT on L55 WTF expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 WTF done?
L55 WTF was recorded at 119,733 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has L55 WTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WTF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on L55 WTF 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 WTF find?
L55 WTF passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L55W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.