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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,724 cc

T55 LSTMOT history

T55 LST is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,980 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LST was last recorded at 43,980 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,644 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
1,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,980 miles
  • 2024 – 42,644 miles
  • 2023 – 41,159 miles
  • 2022 – 40,585 miles
  • 2021 – 39,175 miles
  • 2020 – 37,702 miles
  • 2019 – 36,951 miles
  • 2018 – 35,733 miles
  • 2017 – 34,732 miles
  • 2016 – 32,396 miles
  • 2015 – 29,884 miles
  • 2014 – 25,388 miles
  • 2013 – 22,916 miles
  • 2012 – 20,291 miles
  • 2011 – 18,680 miles
  • 2010 – 16,834 miles
  • 2009 – 16,180 miles
  • 2008 – 14,826 miles
  • 2007 – 10,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,980 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,980 miles
    Test number
    834182414043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,644 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    965671757539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,159 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    458992276396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,585 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    715694038085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,175 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,175 miles
    Test number
    570200746933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,702 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    258267351803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,951 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    326496186005
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail36,919 miles (+1,186)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,919 miles
    Test number
    344776251706
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass35,733 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    360350777284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,732 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    649192597455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,675 miles (+2,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    677688769978
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing/ wheel arch damaged exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

  12. Pass32,396 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,396 miles
    Test number
    431760231689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,884 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    542400045914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,388 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    949194744324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,916 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,916 miles
    Test number
    495582033391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,291 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,291 miles
    Test number
    956781732370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,680 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,680 miles
    Test number
    239024031387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,834 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    16,834 miles
    Test number
    412334850312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,180 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,180 miles
    Test number
    433725359335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,826 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    412049458474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,845 miles
    Test number
    890973397115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 LST

Does T55 LST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LST is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 LST?
The MOT on T55 LST is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LST done?
T55 LST was recorded at 43,980 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 1,802 miles a year.
Has T55 LST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LST has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T55 LST 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 T55 LST find?
T55 LST passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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