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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 5,439 cc

T555 MECMOT history

T555 MEC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,213 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MEC was last recorded at 82,213 miles on 22 May 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,901 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
2,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,213 miles
  • 2025 – 81,901 miles
  • 2024 – 81,186 miles
  • 2023 – 81,030 miles
  • 2022 – 80,879 miles
  • 2020 – 79,827 miles
  • 2019 – 79,457 miles
  • 2017 – 78,982 miles
  • 2016 – 78,272 miles
  • 2015 – 75,132 miles
  • 2014 – 72,723 miles
  • 2013 – 70,394 miles
  • 2012 – 68,439 miles
  • 2010 – 62,221 miles
  • 2009 – 57,677 miles
  • 2008 – 50,214 miles
  • 2007 – 44,736 miles
  • 2006 – 39,118 miles
  • 2005 – 32,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front air suspension leg, lower ball joint worn.

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,213 miles (+312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    894883904881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front air suspension leg, lower ball joint worn.

  2. Pass81,901 miles (+715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    921805913091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,186 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    461085728236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail81,183 miles (+153)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    809433403013
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,030 miles (+151)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    915642454626
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,879 miles (+1,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    691646523189
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,827 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,827 miles
    Test number
    401176602357
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail79,826 miles (+369)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    761050116977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass79,457 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    634124765477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail79,456 miles (+474)5 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    220506460577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass78,982 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,982 miles
    Test number
    205965208438
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge and cracking in treads

  12. Pass78,272 miles (+3,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    920952558881
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner tread and cracking on outer
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner tread and cracking on rest

  13. Pass75,132 miles (+2,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    787628445212
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass72,723 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    316549424363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,394 miles (+1,955)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    408690433364
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,439 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,439 miles
    Test number
    196574032315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,448 miles (+3,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,448 miles
    Test number
    226266902054
    • NoteBrake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,221 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    910757520354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,677 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    272382349381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail57,671 miles (+7,457)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,671 miles
    Test number
    283821049393
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre near legal limit

  21. Pass50,214 miles (+5,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,214 miles
    Test number
    664192018360
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass44,736 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    392773517312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,728 miles (+5,610)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    861815807345
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass39,118 miles (+6,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    373003936352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass32,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    771284515352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MEC

Does T555 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MEC is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MEC?
The MOT on T555 MEC is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 MEC done?
T555 MEC was recorded at 82,213 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,439 miles a year.
Has T555 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MEC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 MEC 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 T555 MEC find?
T555 MEC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front air suspension leg, lower ball joint worn..

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