MERCEDES RV55WWS MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	SL
Colour	BLUE
Year of manufacture	2005
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2005
Vehicle age	21 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	18 May 2022
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	4.2 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	3,724 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	281 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~25 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£423

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 May 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 29 Apr 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: RV55WWS

MOT Expires In

285

days (29 Apr 2027)

Tax Expires In

287

days (01 May 2027)

Registration	RV55WWS
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	29 Apr 2027
MOT days remaining	285 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 May 2027
Tax days remaining	287 days
V5C last issued	18 May 2022
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	814 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	warningMedium Risk — Check History Carefully
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	4.3 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	70% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Stable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	80/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	48/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Below Average Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,643 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£423
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,220
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~28.4 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES SL (2005), BLUE, PETROL, 3,724cc. Has completed 20 MOT tests, with a 90% pass rate (18 passed, 2 failed). Recorded 57,580 miles, averaging 3,256 miles/yr. 2 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 21 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 43/100 (Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-04-29
MOT pass rate	90%
Tests passed	18
Tests failed	2
Dangerous defects (total)	2
Major defects (total)	0
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	21
Pass / Fail trend	Stable
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (20 Tests)

MOT #20 2026-04-30 09:39

Test number: 266216236923

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Apr 2027

Odometer: 57,580 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #19 2025-04-24 10:54

Test number: 780664671157

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 23 Apr 2026

Odometer: 55,045 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £315 – £760

MOT #18 2024-04-08 09:35

Test number: 601362116363

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Apr 2025

Odometer: 52,351 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2023-04-05 15:50

Test number: 446379208252

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 04 Apr 2024

Odometer: 48,649 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #16 2023-04-04 14:14

Test number: 587415944050

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 48,648 MI

Items: 2

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #15 2022-04-01 14:51

Test number: 615533927667

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 31 Mar 2023

Odometer: 44,089 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #14 2021-02-03 16:10

Test number: 448514943756

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 02 Feb 2022

Odometer: 40,345 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #13 2019-09-06 11:02

Test number: 303538247427

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Sep 2020

Odometer: 40,137 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #12 2018-09-07 07:52

Test number: 899311636875

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Sep 2019

Odometer: 38,987 MI

Items: 3

Advisory chip in windscreen
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £760

MOT #11 2017-09-01 11:26

Test number: 394468668228

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2018

Odometer: 38,964 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #10 2016-08-30 11:46

Test number: 996436343119

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2017

Odometer: 26,576 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400

MOT #9 2015-08-28 10:31

Test number: 314732982629

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2016

Odometer: 26,438 MI

Items: 1

Advisory stone chip zone B in limit

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #8 2014-08-28 11:07

Test number: 285520244237

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2015

Odometer: 26,242 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £2,700

MOT #7 2013-08-29 14:20

Test number: 247481543213

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2014

Odometer: 26,007 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400

MOT #6 2012-08-30 12:14

Test number: 627023142212

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2013

Odometer: 25,737 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400

MOT #5 2011-08-30 14:34

Test number: 435302141267

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2012

Odometer: 25,346 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2010-08-19 10:39

Test number: 623181330207

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2011

Odometer: 24,285 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2009-08-07 10:54

Test number: 862909119298

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2010

Odometer: 20,979 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £470 – £1,560

MOT #2 2008-08-23 13:03

Test number: 961216038293

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2009

Odometer: 17,483 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2008-08-23 11:18

Test number: 402216838242

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 17,483 MI

Items: 3

Fail Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory stone chip windscreen
Advisory offside front tyre close to limit

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £760

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	20
First registration	2008-08-23
Last registration	2026-04-30
Latest reading	57,580 miles
Annual avg (est.)	3,256 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	46%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	65% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2008-08-23	17,483 miles
Registration #2	2008-08-23	17,483 miles
Registration #3	2009-08-07	20,979 miles
Registration #4	2010-08-19	24,285 miles
Registration #5	2011-08-30	25,346 miles
Registration #6	2012-08-30	25,737 miles
Registration #7	2013-08-29	26,007 miles
Registration #8	2014-08-28	26,242 miles
Registration #9	2015-08-28	26,438 miles
Registration #10	2016-08-30	26,576 miles
Registration #11	2017-09-01	38,964 miles
Registration #12	2018-09-07	38,987 miles
Registration #13	2019-09-06	40,137 miles
Registration #14	2021-02-03	40,345 miles
Registration #15	2022-04-01	44,089 miles
Registration #16	2023-04-04	48,648 miles
Registration #17	2023-04-05	48,649 miles
Registration #18	2024-04-08	52,351 miles
Registration #19	2025-04-24	55,045 miles
Registration #20	2026-04-30	57,580 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Tyres	×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×10
Windscreen	×6
Wheel Bearing	×2
Brake Pads	×1
Brake Discs	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardAt 21 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£120 – £360

2 defects found

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Advisory Items

£1,765 – £5,760

21 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,405 – £9,480

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,600

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£216

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,643

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.