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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 5,439 cc

X55 MRCMOT history

X55 MRC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 20,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
20,366 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 MRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 MRC was last recorded at 20,366 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2016: 18,192 miles, lower than 18,736 miles on 23 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
19,415 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
951 miles
Average per year
468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,366 miles
  • 2024 – 19,415 miles
  • 2023 – 19,069 miles
  • 2019 – 19,061 miles
  • 2018 – 19,036 miles
  • 2017 – 18,955 miles
  • 2016 – 18,192 miles
  • 2014 – 18,736 miles
  • 2013 – 18,156 miles
  • 2012 – 16,725 miles
  • 2011 – 16,077 miles
  • 2010 – 14,281 miles
  • 2009 – 13,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,366 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,366 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    520306531447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,415 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    19,415 miles
    Test number
    724761059908
    • AdvisoryAll suspension strut leg dust covers are perished
  3. Pass19,069 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    19,069 miles
    Test number
    826887344336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,061 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,061 miles
    Test number
    850231786082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,036 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    19,036 miles
    Test number
    505804656489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,955 miles (+763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    994012960004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front pads in poor condition
  7. Pass18,192 miles (-544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    512224348698
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front brake disc inner face corroded
  8. Pass18,736 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    838456894261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,156 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,156 miles
    Test number
    817981483261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass16,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,725 miles
    Test number
    226518992266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,725 miles (+229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,725 miles
    Test number
    405776692291
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Fail16,496 miles (+419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,496 miles
    Test number
    167468592110
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass16,077 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,077 miles
    Test number
    245979291462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,281 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,281 miles
    Test number
    750126810264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,092 miles
    Test number
    662656399125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 MRC

Does X55 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 MRC expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 MRC?
The MOT on X55 MRC expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 MRC done?
X55 MRC was recorded at 20,366 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 468 miles a year.
Has X55 MRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 MRC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on X55 MRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 MRC find?
X55 MRC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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