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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

C5 EAKMOT history

C5 EAK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

C5 EAK blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,895 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EAK was last recorded at 88,895 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 7,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,181 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,714 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,895 miles
  • 2025 – 81,181 miles
  • 2024 – 76,347 miles
  • 2023 – 74,110 miles
  • 2022 – 70,979 miles
  • 2021 – 66,656 miles
  • 2020 – 60,552 miles
  • 2019 – 53,933 miles
  • 2018 – 44,917 miles
  • 2017 – 40,770 miles
  • 2016 – 40,038 miles
  • 2015 – 38,610 miles
  • 2014 – 36,156 miles
  • 2013 – 31,509 miles
  • 2012 – 26,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,895 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,895 miles (+7,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,895 miles
    Test number
    997433647594
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass81,181 miles (+4,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,181 miles
    Test number
    167028161569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVarious chassis and suspension components corroded/deteriorated.

  3. Pass76,347 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    896258068310
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,110 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    810535594969
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,979 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    402869351101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,973 miles (+27)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    845955640402
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed(front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass70,946 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    999350072400
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight clunk noise at steering column / steering wheel area (no free play

  8. Fail70,946 miles (+4,290)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    931390488283
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight clunk noise at steering column / steering wheel area (no free play

  9. Pass66,656 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,656 miles
    Test number
    751833634769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail66,616 miles (+6,064)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    491589559751
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass60,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    499380663080
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

  12. Fail60,552 miles (+6,619)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    650751202565
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

  13. Pass53,933 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    112913384583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,917 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    912204312446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass42,631 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    298163689844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,770 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    999753490102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,038 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    277784128428
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,610 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    816696935065
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass36,156 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    835993484038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,509 miles (+5,011)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,509 miles
    Test number
    599095183078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,498 miles
    Test number
    655152052032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 EAK

Does C5 EAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EAK is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EAK?
The MOT on C5 EAK is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EAK done?
C5 EAK was recorded at 88,895 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has C5 EAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EAK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 EAK 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 EAK find?
C5 EAK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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