Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,724 cc
X55 SWJMOT history
X55 SWJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 45,579 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X55 SWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,724 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X55 SWJ was last recorded at 45,579 miles on 26 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Sept 2023: 45,579 miles, lower than 46,867 miles on 21 Sept 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 46,867 miles · 21 Sept 2022
- Average per year
- 1,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 45,579 miles
- 2022 – 46,867 miles
- 2021 – 43,632 miles
- 2020 – 42,932 miles
- 2019 – 40,579 miles
- 2018 – 38,589 miles
- 2017 – 38,231 miles
- 2016 – 37,211 miles
- 2015 – 35,159 miles
- 2014 – 33,959 miles
- 2013 – 31,411 miles
- 2012 – 29,380 miles
- 2011 – 25,865 miles
- 2009 – 23,719 miles
- 2008 – 21,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,579 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Under floor covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Upper and lower engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,579 miles (-1,288)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 45,579 miles
- Test number
- 478301209022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass46,867 miles (+3,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 46,867 miles
- Test number
- 985363749053
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,632 miles (+700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 43,632 miles
- Test number
- 862308319044
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,932 miles (+2,353)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 42,932 miles
- Test number
- 613999017674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,579 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 40,579 miles
- Test number
- 762520663191
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,589 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 38,589 miles
- Test number
- 521683167816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,231 miles (+192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 38,231 miles
- Test number
- 813429590470
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
- AdvisoryUpper and lower engine covers fitted
Fail38,039 miles (+828)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,039 miles
- Test number
- 765161698562
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
- AdvisoryUpper and lower engine covers fitted
Pass37,211 miles (+2,052)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,211 miles
- Test number
- 765107571146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,159 miles (+1,200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,159 miles
- Test number
- 439953165081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,959 miles (+2,548)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 33,959 miles
- Test number
- 667796174069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,411 miles (+2,031)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,411 miles
- Test number
- 989035923002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,380 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,380 miles
- Test number
- 498671042001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,369 miles (+3,504)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,369 miles
- Test number
- 277578132004
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,865 miles
- Test number
- 179801731016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,865 miles (+2,146)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,865 miles
- Test number
- 299681531002
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,719 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 230321879243
- 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)
Pass21,975 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,975 miles
- Test number
- 464565998213
- 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)
Questions about X55 SWJ
- Does X55 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X55 SWJ expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X55 SWJ?
- The MOT on X55 SWJ expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X55 SWJ done?
- X55 SWJ was recorded at 45,579 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
- Has X55 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X55 SWJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on X55 SWJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X55 SWJ find?
- X55 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 2 more.
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