Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,439 cc
LB56 FSLMOT history
LB56 FSL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 83,922 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 FSL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 FSL was last recorded at 83,922 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2012: 35,482 miles, lower than 36,178 miles on 25 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,922 miles · 29 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 83,922 miles
- 2021 – 82,659 miles
- 2020 – 82,550 miles
- 2019 – 81,500 miles
- 2018 – 71,773 miles
- 2017 – 61,633 miles
- 2016 – 52,210 miles
- 2015 – 43,827 miles
- 2014 – 40,185 miles
- 2013 – 35,498 miles
- 2012 – 35,482 miles
- 2011 – 36,178 miles
- 2010 – 28,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,922 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rodsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTrays & covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,922 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,922 miles
- Test number
- 960578796153
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rods
- AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted
Fail83,922 miles (+1,263)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,922 miles
- Test number
- 395408644548
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rods
- AdvisoryTrays & covers fitted
Pass82,659 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,659 miles
- Test number
- 493781068905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,550 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,550 miles
- Test number
- 979391016720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail82,550 miles (+1,050)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,550 miles
- Test number
- 894711033925
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,500 miles (+9,727)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 81,500 miles
- Test number
- 966944010061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
Pass71,773 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 71,773 miles
- Test number
- 940670785233
- AdvisoryE.M.L light on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail71,773 miles (+10,140)2 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,773 miles
- Test number
- 711443755614
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE.M.L light on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass61,633 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,633 miles
- Test number
- 132080330828
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail61,633 miles (+28)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,633 miles
- Test number
- 263115733982
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint leaking fluid at lower section of unit (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail61,605 miles (+9,395)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,605 miles
- Test number
- 703910863533
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass52,210 miles (+8,383)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 52,210 miles
- Test number
- 895800375005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint shock absorber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint shock absorber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth n/s tyres have cut in outer sidewall
Pass43,827 miles (+3,642)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,827 miles
- Test number
- 199243375119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,185 miles (+4,687)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,185 miles
- Test number
- 946248444229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s/r tyres has small cuts to the inside.
Pass35,498 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 35,498 miles
- Test number
- 326576233218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,482 miles (-696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,482 miles
- Test number
- 448910852175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass36,178 miles (+7,626)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 36,178 miles
- Test number
- 137414581066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 28,552 miles
- Test number
- 183133540437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 FSL
- Does LB56 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 FSL expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 FSL?
- The MOT on LB56 FSL expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 FSL done?
- LB56 FSL was recorded at 83,922 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 4,378 miles a year.
- Has LB56 FSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 FSL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 FSL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 FSL find?
- LB56 FSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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