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Black · Petrol · 1982 · 4,973 cc

LEO 557MOT history

LEO 557 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 1985. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 34,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
34,111 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LEO 557
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1982
First used
25 Oct 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LEO 557 was last recorded at 34,111 miles on 20 May 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,801 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,111 miles
  • 2025 – 33,801 miles
  • 2024 – 33,071 miles
  • 2021 – 32,980 miles
  • 2019 – 32,978 miles
  • 2018 – 32,976 miles
  • 2017 – 32,972 miles
  • 2016 – 32,972 miles
  • 2015 – 32,955 miles
  • 2014 – 31,889 miles
  • 2013 – 31,045 miles
  • 2012 – 30,004 miles
  • 2010 – 29,584 miles
  • 2007 – 29,116 miles
  • 2006 – 28,171 miles
  • 2005 – 26,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,111 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    540056693635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,801 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    970339536188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,071 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    558698310579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,980 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,980 miles
    Test number
    100181439627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,978 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    936923227755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,976 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    164050399597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    605888445240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,972 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,972 miles
    Test number
    627595534172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,955 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    339515265025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,889 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    995013974083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    865594363094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,045 miles (+1,041)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    529186253009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass30,004 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,004 miles
    Test number
    208248742070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,584 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    883989620379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    944658767202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,116 miles (+945)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    142157467210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  17. Pass28,171 miles (+1,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,171 miles
    Test number
    414365156230
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass26,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,772 miles
    Test number
    534112665241
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about LEO 557

What vehicle is registration LEO 557 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LEO 557 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Oct 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LEO 557 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LEO 557 is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LEO 557?
The MOT on LEO 557 is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LEO 557 done?
LEO 557 was recorded at 34,111 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 355 miles a year.
Has LEO 557 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LEO 557 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on LEO 557 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 LEO 557 find?
LEO 557 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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