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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

LC55 VGRMOT history

LC55 VGR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,866 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VGR was last recorded at 80,866 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 6,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,958 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,908 miles
Average per year
4,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,866 miles
  • 2021 – 73,958 miles
  • 2020 – 63,376 miles
  • 2019 – 59,453 miles
  • 2018 – 55,318 miles
  • 2017 – 50,434 miles
  • 2016 – 47,014 miles
  • 2014 – 42,957 miles
  • 2013 – 38,912 miles
  • 2012 – 34,646 miles
  • 2010 – 25,413 miles
  • 2009 – 21,011 miles
  • 2008 – 15,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,866 miles (+6,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    132655360236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,958 miles (+10,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    597136733323
    • 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))

  3. Pass63,376 miles (+3,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    816178887688
    • 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))

  4. Pass59,453 miles (+4,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    461064125289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,318 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    368469471747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Fail55,312 miles (+4,878)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    804137307157
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass50,434 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    828369724797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing low

  8. Fail50,431 miles (+3,417)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    177003117973
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads wearing low

  9. Pass47,014 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    441944007027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,957 miles (+4,045)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    777197154392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on the tread shoulders

  11. Pass38,912 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    755413353374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,646 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    415470342343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass34,646 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    469040442452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,413 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,413 miles
    Test number
    284623740305
    • 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)

  15. Pass21,011 miles (+5,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    320034539391
    • NoteBoth Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

  16. Pass15,430 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,430 miles
    Test number
    312299928317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight movement both front hub areas

Questions about LC55 VGR

Does LC55 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VGR expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VGR?
The MOT on LC55 VGR expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VGR done?
LC55 VGR was recorded at 80,866 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 4,664 miles a year.
Has LC55 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VGR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LC55 VGR 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 VGR find?
LC55 VGR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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