Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc
X50 FOXMOT history
X50 FOX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 67,638 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,014 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X50 FOX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL 55 AMG
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X50 FOX was last recorded at 67,638 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 66,634 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,004 miles
- Average per year
- 3,014 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 67,638 miles
- 2024 – 66,634 miles
- 2023 – 64,861 miles
- 2022 – 63,697 miles
- 2021 – 62,314 miles
- 2020 – 61,680 miles
- 2019 – 60,625 miles
- 2018 – 58,854 miles
- 2017 – 57,548 miles
- 2016 – 55,342 miles
- 2015 – 49,625 miles
- 2014 – 44,764 miles
- 2013 – 38,611 miles
- 2012 – 33,236 miles
- 2011 – 28,567 miles
- 2009 – 18,004 miles
- 2008 – 13,877 miles
- 2007 – 11,734 miles
- 2006 – 9,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,638 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer track rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brakes ; Imbalance ; Rear brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 11 %
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/f at hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,638 miles (+1,004)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 67,638 miles
- Test number
- 767006937825
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,634 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 66,634 miles
- Test number
- 399476824387
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,861 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 64,861 miles
- Test number
- 729907424831
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass63,697 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 63,697 miles
- Test number
- 273818045666
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass62,314 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 62,314 miles
- Test number
- 797238026589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,680 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 61,680 miles
- Test number
- 565021719055
- AdvisorySlight play in offside track rod and inner rack end
Pass60,625 miles (+1,771)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 729296122893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,854 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 58,854 miles
- Test number
- 345349102582
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail58,854 miles (+1,306)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,854 miles
- Test number
- 371041166852
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,548 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 57,548 miles
- Test number
- 164170352287
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes
- AdvisoryEngine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Fail57,548 miles (+1)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,548 miles
- Test number
- 465703845385
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Imbalance ; Rear brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 11 %
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/f at hose
- AdvisoryEngine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Fail57,547 miles (+2,205)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,547 miles
- Test number
- 889165096860
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Imbalance ; Rear brakes 14 % , Parking brakes 11 %
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Pipe corroded , o/s/f at hose
- AdvisoryEngine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Pass55,342 miles (+5,717)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 55,342 miles
- Test number
- 758760091124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,625 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,625 miles
- Test number
- 298836375175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,764 miles (+6,153)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,764 miles
- Test number
- 236714684115
- NoteBoth front tyres worn bias to the outer edges (tracking!?) and n/s/f kurb damaged (as is wheel rim)
- NoteCovers and trays fitted, obscuring view of components
- NoteEngine stained with engine oil in places
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
- NoteSlight play in both steering track rods
- NoteStrong advise - all tyres perished - heavy in places
- NoteVery slight play in o/s steering track rod end
Pass38,611 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 925541873109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,236 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 33,236 miles
- Test number
- 925541452175
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail33,236 miles (+4,669)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,236 miles
- Test number
- 789571352159
- FailureOffside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside and nearside wipers judder
Pass28,567 miles (+10,563)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,567 miles
- Test number
- 226059931414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 18,004 miles
- Test number
- 340167249424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,004 miles (+4,127)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,004 miles
- Test number
- 470047349275
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass13,877 miles (+2,143)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 13,877 miles
- Test number
- 222686628288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass11,734 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 11,734 miles
- Test number
- 144746037268
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass9,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 9,310 miles
- Test number
- 864746186170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X50 FOX
- Does X50 FOX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 FOX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X50 FOX?
- The MOT on X50 FOX is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X50 FOX done?
- X50 FOX was recorded at 67,638 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
- Has X50 FOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X50 FOX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on X50 FOX 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 X50 FOX find?
- X50 FOX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge; offside rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.
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