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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

LR55 JOAMOT history

LR55 JOA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,519 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 JOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 JOA was last recorded at 86,519 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 5,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,781 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,738 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,519 miles
  • 2025 – 80,781 miles
  • 2024 – 70,201 miles
  • 2023 – 68,557 miles
  • 2022 – 68,511 miles
  • 2021 – 67,866 miles
  • 2020 – 67,858 miles
  • 2019 – 64,852 miles
  • 2018 – 63,458 miles
  • 2017 – 62,824 miles
  • 2016 – 62,459 miles
  • 2015 – 61,460 miles
  • 2014 – 60,952 miles
  • 2013 – 54,702 miles
  • 2011 – 44,652 miles
  • 2010 – 38,994 miles
  • 2009 – 35,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,519 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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,519 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    216716181764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,781 miles (+10,580)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    488841137404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,201 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,201 miles
    Test number
    516687609963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,557 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    762758982787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,511 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    221574285037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,866 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    828261777790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,858 miles (+3,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    619948201239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass64,852 miles (+1,394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    107989384689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,458 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    363756929509
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,445 miles (+621)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    804685849073
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,824 miles (+365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    561640834425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass62,459 miles (+999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    281949595978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak !

  13. Pass61,460 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    727839245146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,952 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    788793954167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,702 miles (+10,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    258471943144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,652 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    935879221376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,432 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    586743601154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,994 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    892603020297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,261 miles
    Test number
    230898409218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 JOA

Does LR55 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 JOA is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 JOA?
The MOT on LR55 JOA is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 JOA done?
LR55 JOA was recorded at 86,519 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has LR55 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 JOA has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LR55 JOA 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 LR55 JOA find?
LR55 JOA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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