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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

S55 FOOMOT history

S55 FOO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 51,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

S55 FOO blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,381 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FOO was last recorded at 51,381 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,368 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
1,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,381 miles
  • 2024 – 50,368 miles
  • 2023 – 48,277 miles
  • 2022 – 46,866 miles
  • 2021 – 43,966 miles
  • 2020 – 42,291 miles
  • 2019 – 41,225 miles
  • 2018 – 40,873 miles
  • 2017 – 40,175 miles
  • 2016 – 39,548 miles
  • 2015 – 38,744 miles
  • 2014 – 37,814 miles
  • 2013 – 36,980 miles
  • 2012 – 35,996 miles
  • 2011 – 33,867 miles
  • 2010 – 31,677 miles
  • 2009 – 28,286 miles
  • 2008 – 25,593 miles
  • 2007 – 22,220 miles
  • 2006 – 17,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,381 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,381 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,381 miles
    Test number
    497430273470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,368 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,368 miles
    Test number
    841060327490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,277 miles (+1,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    422235546962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,866 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,866 miles
    Test number
    870577234302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,966 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    862040316905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,291 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    364156000157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,225 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,225 miles
    Test number
    455838792142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,873 miles (+698)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,873 miles
    Test number
    420173354449
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    807761158089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,174 miles (+626)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    174802559485
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  11. Pass39,548 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,548 miles
    Test number
    324723410787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,546 miles (+802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    433385426541
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass38,744 miles (+930)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    143575677735
    • DangerousN/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  14. Pass37,814 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,814 miles
    Test number
    466962534281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,980 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,980 miles
    Test number
    235265333299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,996 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    966206632259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,867 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,867 miles
    Test number
    789112641232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,677 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,677 miles
    Test number
    383376140458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,286 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    761005249299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,593 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    321038348284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,220 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    991303637223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,885 miles
    Test number
    431713546242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FOO

Does S55 FOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FOO is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S55 FOO?
The MOT on S55 FOO is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FOO done?
S55 FOO was recorded at 51,381 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
Has S55 FOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FOO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S55 FOO 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 S55 FOO find?
S55 FOO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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