The road tax status for LEO 557 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LEO 557?

The MOT for LEO 557 is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of LEO 557?

The recorded mileage for LEO 557 is 34,111 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LEO 557 ULEZ compliant?

No, LEO 557 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1982 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · LEO 557

LEO 557

1982 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1982. Recorded mileage 34,111 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1982 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status: Valid until 20/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 34,111 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 34,111 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1982
Engine: 4973cc

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LEO 557 Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
34,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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LEO 557 Mileage History

19/09/200526,772 mi
12/09/200628,171 mi+1,399 mi
24/09/200729,116 mi+945 mi
25/09/200729,116 mi
25/11/201029,584 mi+468 mi
17/02/201230,004 mi+420 mi
25/02/201331,045 mi+1,041 mi
05/03/201331,045 mi
14/03/201431,889 mi+844 mi
06/03/201532,955 mi+1,066 mi
26/02/201632,972 mi+17 mi
05/05/201732,972 mi
27/04/201832,976 mi+4 mi
17/04/201932,978 mi+2 mi
16/06/202132,980 mi+2 mi
22/05/202433,071 mi+91 mi
15/05/202533,801 mi+730 mi
20/05/202634,111 mi+310 mi

Average of roughly 355 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

LEO 557 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 20:03

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LEO 557) between September 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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