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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS55 FXMMOT history

LS55 FXM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 15,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
15,215 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FXM
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
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FXM was last recorded at 15,215 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,683 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,215 miles
  • 2025 – 14,683 miles
  • 2024 – 13,790 miles
  • 2023 – 13,035 miles
  • 2022 – 12,397 miles
  • 2021 – 11,335 miles
  • 2020 – 10,946 miles
  • 2019 – 10,777 miles
  • 2018 – 10,419 miles
  • 2017 – 10,268 miles
  • 2016 – 9,830 miles
  • 2015 – 9,282 miles
  • 2014 – 7,273 miles
  • 2013 – 5,652 miles
  • 2012 – 4,356 miles
  • 2011 – 2,489 miles
  • 2010 – 1,604 miles
  • 2009 – 1,112 miles
  • 2008 – 779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,215 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,215 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    15,215 miles
    Test number
    687583890057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    310259594565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail14,683 miles (+893)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    247695942642
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass13,790 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    13,790 miles
    Test number
    693456531990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,035 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    13,035 miles
    Test number
    711898503475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail13,034 miles (+637)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,034 miles
    Test number
    352834130243
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass12,397 miles (+1,062)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    12,397 miles
    Test number
    639530419710
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass11,335 miles (+389)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    11,335 miles
    Test number
    180693833461
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass10,946 miles (+169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,946 miles
    Test number
    479776054104
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer partially blocked
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  10. Pass10,777 miles (+358)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,777 miles
    Test number
    387971766512
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  11. Pass10,419 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    10,419 miles
    Test number
    886944696826
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  12. Pass10,268 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,268 miles
    Test number
    960626725083
    • AdvisoryBoth reg plate bulb lens are cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass9,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    9,830 miles
    Test number
    635210778018
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  14. Fail9,830 miles (+548)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,830 miles
    Test number
    892461290175
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage Near side side repeater broken (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBoot struts not holding
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror partially insecure
  15. Pass9,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,282 miles
    Test number
    356303825090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,281 miles (+2,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,281 miles
    Test number
    529451525013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
  17. Pass7,273 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    7,273 miles
    Test number
    705631224042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,652 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    5,652 miles
    Test number
    126305923405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,356 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    4,356 miles
    Test number
    879583122074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,489 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    2,489 miles
    Test number
    705036721092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass1,604 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    1,604 miles
    Test number
    814488580060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass1,112 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    1,112 miles
    Test number
    942709259003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    779 miles
    Test number
    773096168025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FXM

Does LS55 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FXM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FXM?
The MOT on LS55 FXM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FXM done?
LS55 FXM was recorded at 15,215 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has LS55 FXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FXM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 FXM 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 FXM find?
LS55 FXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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