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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

C5 ABHMOT history

C5 ABH is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 15,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

C5 ABH red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
15,939 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ABH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ABH was last recorded at 15,939 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,401 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 15,939 miles
  • 2024 – 15,401 miles
  • 2023 – 14,727 miles
  • 2022 – 12,921 miles
  • 2021 – 11,446 miles
  • 2020 – 11,108 miles
  • 2019 – 10,400 miles
  • 2018 – 9,895 miles
  • 2017 – 9,190 miles
  • 2016 – 8,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,939 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,939 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    15,939 miles
    Test number
    969879748371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass15,401 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    15,401 miles
    Test number
    260736314532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass14,727 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    14,727 miles
    Test number
    662633384070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass12,921 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    12,921 miles
    Test number
    141130202860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail12,899 miles (+1,453)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,899 miles
    Test number
    987108022218
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass11,446 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    11,446 miles
    Test number
    419273231310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass11,108 miles (+708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    11,108 miles
    Test number
    822790367495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 Pirelli pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass10,400 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    10,400 miles
    Test number
    836585489547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,895 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,895 miles
    Test number
    863456274546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,190 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,190 miles
    Test number
    977855687965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,162 miles
    Test number
    286575609466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ABH

Does C5 ABH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ABH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 ABH?
The MOT on C5 ABH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ABH done?
C5 ABH was recorded at 15,939 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 802 miles a year.
Has C5 ABH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ABH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 ABH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 ABH find?
C5 ABH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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