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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LB54 OEPMOT history

LB54 OEP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,844 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OEP was last recorded at 97,844 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,048 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
796 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,844 miles
  • 2024 – 97,048 miles
  • 2023 – 94,862 miles
  • 2022 – 93,451 miles
  • 2021 – 89,344 miles
  • 2019 – 84,610 miles
  • 2018 – 79,485 miles
  • 2017 – 73,957 miles
  • 2016 – 67,805 miles
  • 2015 – 58,409 miles
  • 2014 – 45,630 miles
  • 2013 – 41,478 miles
  • 2012 – 38,994 miles
  • 2010 – 31,564 miles
  • 2009 – 28,176 miles
  • 2008 – 27,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,844 miles
    Test number
    819591862771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    420272775398
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,048 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    225002568659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,862 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    578344191495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,451 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,451 miles
    Test number
    377885132394
    • AdvisoryRear subframe showing signs of corrosion

  6. Fail93,412 miles (+4,068)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    494368241418
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small corrosion hole in floor pan outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,344 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    276562045418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,311 miles (+4,701)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    803028872323
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    582989248377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Fail84,610 miles (+5,125)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,610 miles
    Test number
    319334677108
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass79,485 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,485 miles
    Test number
    126519035350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,957 miles (+6,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    322566990507
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass67,805 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    196958686329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,409 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    235347825270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,408 miles (+4,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    105405325272
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,904 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    819526815070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,630 miles (+4,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    949708024085
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass41,478 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    199752533035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,994 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    656285222053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,564 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    963275080011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,176 miles (+1,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,176 miles
    Test number
    753340529026
    • NoteN/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

  22. Pass27,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    224221558029
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front hub area

  23. Fail27,093 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    340416748067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement nearside front hub area

Questions about LB54 OEP

Does LB54 OEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 OEP is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OEP?
The MOT on LB54 OEP is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 OEP done?
LB54 OEP was recorded at 97,844 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has LB54 OEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OEP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 OEP 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 LB54 OEP find?
LB54 OEP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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