
Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
P555 OWEMOT history
P555 OWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 18 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 123,601 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P555 OWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P555 OWE was last recorded at 123,601 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 5,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,214 miles · 19 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,387 miles
- Average per year
- 5,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,601 miles
- 2024 – 118,214 miles
- 2019 – 118,115 miles
- 2016 – 116,750 miles
- 2014 – 113,403 miles
- 2013 – 102,841 miles
- 2012 – 89,635 miles
- 2011 – 87,028 miles
- 2009 – 75,132 miles
- 2008 – 66,455 miles
- 2007 – 33,813 miles
- 2006 – 26,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,601 miles (+5,387)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,601 miles
- Test number
- 116043510265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,214 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,214 miles
- Test number
- 443027138745
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,213 miles (+98)3 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,213 miles
- Test number
- 689028469778
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rear Arms (where bolts to subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Inner Shoulder Worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,115 miles (+1,365)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,115 miles
- Test number
- 871640243953
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn second ball joint as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air unit where bolts on to lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air unit where bolts to lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,750 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,750 miles
- Test number
- 439595029345
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail116,750 miles (+3,347)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,750 miles
- Test number
- 731873647169
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass113,403 miles (+10,562)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,403 miles
- Test number
- 787460714264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,841 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 102,841 miles
- Test number
- 416107903285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,840 miles (+13,205)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,840 miles
- Test number
- 326813593181
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD
- NoteO/S/F & O/S/R TYRES BADLEY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE
Pass89,635 miles (+2,607)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 89,635 miles
- Test number
- 117336762057
- AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOsr h/b was low on test .77 after adustment 227
Pass87,028 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 87,028 miles
- Test number
- 167764671476
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail86,972 miles (+11,840)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,972 miles
- Test number
- 787400771070
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,132 miles (+8,677)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 75,132 miles
- Test number
- 390732759454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,455 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,455 miles
- Test number
- 643070478225
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,455 miles (+32,642)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,455 miles
- Test number
- 261181868269
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,813 miles (+6,908)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,813 miles
- Test number
- 923455017178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,905 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 26,905 miles
- Test number
- 220365596086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P555 OWE
- Does P555 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P555 OWE expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P555 OWE?
- The MOT on P555 OWE expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P555 OWE done?
- P555 OWE was recorded at 123,601 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
- Has P555 OWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P555 OWE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on P555 OWE 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 P555 OWE find?
- P555 OWE passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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