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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LC55 FBDMOT history

LC55 FBD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,316 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 FBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 FBD was last recorded at 64,316 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,442 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,874 miles
Average per year
3,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,316 miles
  • 2025 – 62,442 miles
  • 2024 – 60,159 miles
  • 2023 – 56,910 miles
  • 2022 – 54,469 miles
  • 2021 – 51,554 miles
  • 2020 – 48,936 miles
  • 2019 – 45,208 miles
  • 2018 – 40,761 miles
  • 2017 – 36,527 miles
  • 2016 – 31,028 miles
  • 2015 – 24,282 miles
  • 2014 – 22,375 miles
  • 2013 – 19,843 miles
  • 2012 – 18,432 miles
  • 2011 – 16,683 miles
  • 2010 – 14,760 miles
  • 2009 – 11,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,316 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,316 miles (+1,874)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    343352185787
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,442 miles (+2,283)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    774636344170
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,159 miles (+3,249)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    415686939362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,910 miles (+2,441)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    590641327911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,469 miles (+2,915)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    369775705632
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,554 miles (+2,618)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    298846987865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,936 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    912731183225
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,936 miles (+3,728)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    369947869036
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,208 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,208 miles
    Test number
    294926959616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,761 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,761 miles
    Test number
    630301594906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,527 miles (+5,499)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,527 miles
    Test number
    167957298398
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWater ingress into offside repeater lamp

  12. Pass31,028 miles (+6,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,028 miles
    Test number
    362199330118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,282 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    324134201152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,375 miles (+2,532)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    509702784222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass19,843 miles (+1,411)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,843 miles
    Test number
    287288083286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass18,432 miles (+1,749)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,432 miles
    Test number
    827815452273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail16,683 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    936870771213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged on sidewalls worn on inner edges & cracking

  18. Pass16,683 miles (+1,923)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    985560171237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres damaged on sidewalls worn on inner edges & cracking

  19. Pass14,760 miles (+3,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,760 miles
    Test number
    100089070263
    • NoteOffside front tyre have chunks taken out the side

  20. Pass11,443 miles (+1,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,443 miles
    Test number
    593768189233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass10,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,084 miles
    Test number
    460221529159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,084 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,084 miles
    Test number
    621021229115
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LC55 FBD

Does LC55 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 FBD is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC55 FBD?
The MOT on LC55 FBD is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 FBD done?
LC55 FBD was recorded at 64,316 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
Has LC55 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 FBD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC55 FBD 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 LC55 FBD find?
LC55 FBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.

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