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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS55 EFRMOT history

LS55 EFR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
43,769 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 EFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 EFR was last recorded at 43,769 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,556 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,769 miles
  • 2025 – 43,556 miles
  • 2023 – 43,535 miles
  • 2022 – 41,821 miles
  • 2021 – 39,991 miles
  • 2020 – 38,353 miles
  • 2019 – 36,406 miles
  • 2018 – 33,767 miles
  • 2017 – 31,725 miles
  • 2016 – 28,782 miles
  • 2014 – 24,953 miles
  • 2013 – 22,738 miles
  • 2012 – 20,176 miles
  • 2011 – 17,722 miles
  • 2010 – 14,306 miles
  • 2009 – 10,356 miles
  • 2008 – 6,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,769 miles (+213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    43,769 miles
    Test number
    999408801572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,556 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    644390687485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    569171967485
    • 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))

  4. Fail43,535 miles (+1,714)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    449082124145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass41,821 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,821 miles
    Test number
    868970192556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,991 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    726663367554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,353 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    290608996904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,309 miles (+1,903)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    475179117057
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,406 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,406 miles
    Test number
    389900288243
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,767 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,767 miles
    Test number
    311252974477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,725 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    943281941612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail31,722 miles (+2,940)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,722 miles
    Test number
    274865033460
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass28,782 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    972368276642
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit & showing signs of age deterioration

  14. Pass24,953 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    235799924349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,738 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,738 miles
    Test number
    477284223328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,176 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    458587722457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,166 miles (+2,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,166 miles
    Test number
    677706122372
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass17,722 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,722 miles
    Test number
    758341921349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,306 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,306 miles
    Test number
    131492520364
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Pass10,356 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,356 miles
    Test number
    573763329348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    6,340 miles
    Test number
    683454028372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 EFR

Does LS55 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 EFR is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 EFR?
The MOT on LS55 EFR is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 EFR done?
LS55 EFR was recorded at 43,769 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has LS55 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 EFR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 EFR 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 EFR find?
LS55 EFR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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