MERCEDES-BENZ SL DV55FXK has 18 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 78,221 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 10:22.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 28th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

DV55FXK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH APRIL 202778,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH APRIL 202528TH APRIL 202677,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Minor Leak From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Driven Flat/ Nearside Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20242ND APRIL 202577,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Imbalance.
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202313TH FEBRUARY 202476,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Battery Weak
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Uneven
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202223RD JANUARY 202376,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202023RD NOVEMBER 202175,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20192ND OCTOBER 202074,316 MI
FAILED28TH MARCH 201974,312 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201814TH JANUARY 201973,191 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 201873,190 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201615TH DECEMBER 201772,523 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20151ST SEPTEMBER 201670,959 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20143RD JULY 201556,621 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201330TH JUNE 201450,101 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201216TH MAY 201348,458 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 201015TH JULY 201138,823 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 200929TH SEPTEMBER 201034,331 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 20087TH DECEMBER 200927,993 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DV55FXK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

DV55FXK MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

DV55FXK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 78,221 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,725 miles

DV55FXK FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sl with registration DV55FXK was manufactured on Wednesday 7th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 78,221 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 3,725 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sl beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DV55FXK has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sl has had 16 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sl is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does DV55FXK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 DV55FXK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DV55FXK Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 DV55FXK does have Tax. Read more

When does DV55FXK Tax expire?

The current Tax for DV55FXK will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DV55FXK MOT expire?

The current MOT for DV55FXK will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 28th April 2027. Read more

When did DV55FXK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DV55FXK was on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 10:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DV55FXK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for DV55FXK we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DV55FXK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for DV55FXK we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has DV55FXK done?

The odometer reading for DV55FXK at the last MOT in April 2026 was 78,221 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,725 miles per year. Read more

How old is DV55FXK?

The vehicle DV55FXK was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 7th December 2005. Read more

What colour is DV55FXK?

The official colour of DV55FXK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does DV55FXK have?

DV55FXK has a 3.7 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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