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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

LK56 LXDMOT history

LK56 LXD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,843 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LXD was last recorded at 95,843 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,508 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,335 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,843 miles
  • 2025 – 93,508 miles
  • 2023 – 90,657 miles
  • 2022 – 87,998 miles
  • 2021 – 84,459 miles
  • 2020 – 82,411 miles
  • 2019 – 77,057 miles
  • 2018 – 74,253 miles
  • 2017 – 71,554 miles
  • 2016 – 66,270 miles
  • 2015 – 62,292 miles
  • 2014 – 55,572 miles
  • 2013 – 52,274 miles
  • 2012 – 45,985 miles
  • 2011 – 40,758 miles
  • 2010 – 34,450 miles
  • 2009 – 26,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,843 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear unable to check rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,843 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    182155810980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,508 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    932114647647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs

  3. Pass90,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,657 miles
    Test number
    257096385760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to check rear brake pipes

  4. Fail90,657 miles (+2,659)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,657 miles
    Test number
    110176217633
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension unit lower ball joint has excess play (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear unable to check rear brake pipes

  5. Pass87,998 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    364149587739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail87,997 miles (+3,538)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    223335334213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    337385707434
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail84,459 miles (+2,048)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    132438457874
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    717845581792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,411 miles (+5,354)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    115400369335
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass77,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    601138114432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,057 miles (+2,804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    411780548952
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass74,253 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    450904154165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass71,554 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,554 miles
    Test number
    955581773437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,270 miles (+3,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    765616546990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    356304535187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail62,292 miles (+6,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    916754635161
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,572 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    218760744188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass52,274 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,274 miles
    Test number
    649528263243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,985 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    506857772234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,758 miles (+6,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    879148171248
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre below 25mm
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass34,450 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    393541690215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,638 miles
    Test number
    542321809332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LXD

Does LK56 LXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LXD is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LXD?
The MOT on LK56 LXD is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LXD done?
LK56 LXD was recorded at 95,843 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has LK56 LXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LXD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 LXD 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 LK56 LXD find?
LK56 LXD passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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