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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS55 EFFMOT history

LS55 EFF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,610 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EFF was last recorded at 75,610 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,608 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,610 miles
  • 2021 – 75,599 miles
  • 2018 – 72,407 miles
  • 2017 – 68,008 miles
  • 2016 – 59,844 miles
  • 2015 – 50,155 miles
  • 2014 – 35,344 miles
  • 2013 – 26,380 miles
  • 2011 – 21,177 miles
  • 2010 – 14,939 miles
  • 2009 – 10,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper bumper cracked lowerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,610 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    789823314449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper bumper cracked lower
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail75,608 miles (+9)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,608 miles
    Test number
    761376438814
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper bumper cracked lower
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    115975004167
    • 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))

  4. Fail75,599 miles (+3,192)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    216868501209
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass72,407 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    166727721676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    289268766127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,008 miles (+8,164)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    330329341130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass59,844 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    158588305434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,155 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    168508804518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,153 miles (+14,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    174984852783
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass35,344 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    259268604321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery warning lamp on

  12. Fail35,342 miles (+8,962)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,342 miles
    Test number
    798568904345
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBattery warning lamp on

  13. Pass26,380 miles (+5,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    659327863023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Fail21,177 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    485224861394
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass21,177 miles (+6,238)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    879444161349
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass14,939 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,939 miles
    Test number
    842473260208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,350 miles
    Test number
    731366789213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EFF

Does LS55 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EFF is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EFF?
The MOT on LS55 EFF is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EFF done?
LS55 EFF was recorded at 75,610 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has LS55 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EFF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 EFF 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 EFF find?
LS55 EFF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper bumper cracked lower; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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