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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

LS55 BPYMOT history

LS55 BPY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LS55 BPY silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,304 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BPY was last recorded at 74,304 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,147 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
3,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,304 miles
  • 2024 – 74,147 miles
  • 2023 – 70,840 miles
  • 2022 – 68,205 miles
  • 2021 – 67,541 miles
  • 2020 – 66,608 miles
  • 2019 – 64,947 miles
  • 2018 – 61,869 miles
  • 2017 – 58,816 miles
  • 2016 – 55,047 miles
  • 2015 – 48,159 miles
  • 2014 – 45,472 miles
  • 2013 – 42,811 miles
  • 2012 – 37,555 miles
  • 2011 – 34,193 miles
  • 2010 – 31,257 miles
  • 2009 – 26,317 miles
  • 2008 – 21,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,304 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,304 miles
    Test number
    743806728278
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,147 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    765596782737
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Pass70,840 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    195169515699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,205 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    461897666816
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail68,203 miles (+662)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,203 miles
    Test number
    596032482146
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,541 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    167981387268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail67,539 miles (+931)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    927729369057
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,608 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,608 miles
    Test number
    409167348062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  9. Fail66,606 miles (+1,659)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,606 miles
    Test number
    705956208224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,947 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    404985593362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,869 miles (+3,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    452010494742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,816 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    222298241248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail58,815 miles (+3,768)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    916239095709
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass55,047 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    558821835241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail55,046 miles (+6,887)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,046 miles
    Test number
    606945071130
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass48,159 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    591979671525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,472 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    656924314363
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail45,472 miles (+2,661)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    996014614390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,811 miles (+5,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,811 miles
    Test number
    836113813349
    • NoteFront Tyres wearing on Edges

  20. Pass37,555 miles (+3,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    699570912358
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on the edges

  21. Pass34,193 miles (+2,936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,193 miles
    Test number
    426115411353
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight play o/s & n/s front wheels

  22. Pass31,257 miles (+4,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,257 miles
    Test number
    200715210309
    • 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)

  23. Pass26,317 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,317 miles
    Test number
    434785819308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,491 miles
    Test number
    780580518396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BPY

Does LS55 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BPY?
The MOT on LS55 BPY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BPY done?
LS55 BPY was recorded at 74,304 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
Has LS55 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BPY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 BPY 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 LS55 BPY find?
LS55 BPY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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