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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

C5 DSVMOT history

C5 DSV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 42,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,778 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DSV was last recorded at 42,778 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,778 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,778 miles
  • 2024 – 40,525 miles
  • 2023 – 38,446 miles
  • 2022 – 36,615 miles
  • 2021 – 34,392 miles
  • 2020 – 32,289 miles
  • 2019 – 31,583 miles
  • 2018 – 30,644 miles
  • 2017 – 30,101 miles
  • 2016 – 29,715 miles
  • 2015 – 29,231 miles
  • 2014 – 28,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,778 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    474071176508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,778 miles (+2,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    101381734851
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,525 miles (+2,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,525 miles
    Test number
    224395300031
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass38,446 miles (+1,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    472390540709
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass36,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    791631514364
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail36,613 miles (+2,221)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    527916687272
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass34,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    349273505871
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail34,392 miles (+2,103)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,392 miles
    Test number
    804243612084
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass32,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    702927904134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,281 miles (+698)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    185981673512
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass31,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,583 miles
    Test number
    426012169278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,580 miles (+936)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,580 miles
    Test number
    216442150687
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal excessively deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass30,644 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    361536526904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,101 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    732377650220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    213087748075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail29,715 miles (+484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    331768302045
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass29,231 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,231 miles
    Test number
    255432385401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,968 miles
    Test number
    427180314204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 DSV

Does C5 DSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 DSV expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 DSV?
The MOT on C5 DSV expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 DSV done?
C5 DSV was recorded at 42,778 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 1,229 miles a year.
Has C5 DSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DSV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 DSV 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 DSV find?
C5 DSV passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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