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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

LL56 EPCMOT history

LL56 EPC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
140,212 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EPC was last recorded at 140,212 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 4,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,653 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,559 miles
Average per year
5,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,212 miles
  • 2024 – 135,653 miles
  • 2023 – 128,283 miles
  • 2022 – 121,345 miles
  • 2021 – 120,901 miles
  • 2020 – 119,616 miles
  • 2019 – 116,356 miles
  • 2018 – 112,331 miles
  • 2017 – 109,742 miles
  • 2015 – 108,048 miles
  • 2014 – 106,412 miles
  • 2013 – 104,442 miles
  • 2012 – 91,357 miles
  • 2011 – 79,095 miles
  • 2010 – 64,355 miles
  • 2009 – 50,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    626034804551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,212 miles (+4,559)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    205325254626
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass135,653 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,653 miles
    Test number
    152929298830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,283 miles (+6,938)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    236880317826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension squeaks
  5. Pass121,345 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,345 miles
    Test number
    672830954297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,901 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    153570037205
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (16%).
  7. Pass119,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,616 miles
    Test number
    748299299825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,612 miles (+3,256)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,612 miles
    Test number
    223331738143
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose joint wet wiped and checked under pressure looked like very slight seepage starting? (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective no servo efficiency felt (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  9. Pass116,356 miles (+4,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,356 miles
    Test number
    401502680569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass112,331 miles (+2,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    535812537306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass109,742 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,742 miles
    Test number
    783212094301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass108,048 miles (+1,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    209201837745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in all tyre treads
  13. Pass106,412 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    675200844363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass104,442 miles (+13,085)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,442 miles
    Test number
    789503453336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,357 miles (+12,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,357 miles
    Test number
    827072132356
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass79,095 miles (+14,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    366064651351
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
  17. Pass64,355 miles (+14,080)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,355 miles
    Test number
    180389790292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,275 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    553831209390
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note2 emission sheets printed
    • NoteLarge under trays and nearside slight damaged
    • NoteOffside head/light aim on upper limit/

Questions about LL56 EPC

Does LL56 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL56 EPC expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EPC?
The MOT on LL56 EPC expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL56 EPC done?
LL56 EPC was recorded at 140,212 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 5,696 miles a year.
Has LL56 EPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EPC has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL56 EPC 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 LL56 EPC find?
LL56 EPC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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