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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 6,000 cc

LA55 XPHMOT history

LA55 XPH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 93,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
93,841 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XPH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XPH was last recorded at 93,841 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 9,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,897 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
9,944 miles
Average per year
8,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,841 miles
  • 2023 – 83,897 miles
  • 2020 – 47,565 miles
  • 2019 – 47,145 miles
  • 2018 – 45,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,841 miles (+9,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,841 miles
    Test number
    312932447195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    430469252104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,897 miles (+36,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    773922580447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass47,565 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    284241170496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    847746589334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail47,145 miles (+2,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,145 miles
    Test number
    317953683050
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass45,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    822006079525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail45,111 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    150457818359
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LA55 XPH

Does LA55 XPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XPH expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XPH?
The MOT on LA55 XPH expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XPH done?
LA55 XPH was recorded at 93,841 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 8,317 miles a year.
Has LA55 XPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XPH has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 XPH 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 LA55 XPH find?
LA55 XPH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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