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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.

P555 OWE silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass123,601 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 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.

  1. Pass123,601 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,601 miles
    Test number
    116043510265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. Pass113,403 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,403 miles
    Test number
    787460714264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    416107903285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass75,132 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    390732759454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass33,813 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    923455017178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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