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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc

LS55 NTOMOT history

LS55 NTO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,981 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 NTO
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
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 NTO was last recorded at 113,981 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,919 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,062 miles
Average per year
5,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,981 miles
  • 2025 – 111,919 miles
  • 2024 – 109,976 miles
  • 2023 – 106,005 miles
  • 2022 – 102,213 miles
  • 2021 – 96,486 miles
  • 2020 – 94,445 miles
  • 2019 – 90,820 miles
  • 2018 – 83,886 miles
  • 2016 – 73,875 miles
  • 2015 – 67,506 miles
  • 2014 – 60,417 miles
  • 2013 – 49,555 miles
  • 2012 – 41,272 miles
  • 2011 – 35,632 miles
  • 2009 – 27,835 miles
  • 2008 – 21,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,981 miles (+2,062)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,981 miles
    Test number
    528102464109
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,919 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,919 miles
    Test number
    372184245842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,976 miles (+3,971)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    688437252443
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,005 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    415019527644
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail105,982 miles (+3,769)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    220937184464
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,213 miles (+5,727)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    792713847918
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass96,486 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    962354617193
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail96,486 miles (+2,041)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    916999160000
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,445 miles (+3,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    918962256394
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))
  10. Pass90,820 miles (+6,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    343864848389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass83,886 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,886 miles
    Test number
    287017084832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,875 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    401588464987
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass67,506 miles (+7,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    206724297962
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass60,417 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,417 miles
    Test number
    606202654393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail60,406 miles (+3,585)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    269876334354
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass56,821 miles (+7,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    618191934059
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low
  17. Pass49,555 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,555 miles
    Test number
    115029923086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,272 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,272 miles
    Test number
    235333412062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,632 miles (+7,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    508888111028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,835 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,835 miles
    Test number
    484831659406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    244722758300
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 NTO

Does LS55 NTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NTO is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 NTO?
The MOT on LS55 NTO is valid until 19 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 NTO done?
LS55 NTO was recorded at 113,981 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,272 miles a year.
Has LS55 NTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 NTO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 NTO 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 NTO find?
LS55 NTO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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