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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,798 cc

C5 MAPMOT history

C5 MAP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,151 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MAP was last recorded at 69,151 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,024 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,127 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,151 miles
  • 2025 – 68,024 miles
  • 2024 – 61,320 miles
  • 2023 – 61,060 miles
  • 2022 – 55,819 miles
  • 2021 – 55,155 miles
  • 2020 – 55,031 miles
  • 2018 – 54,041 miles
  • 2017 – 52,099 miles
  • 2016 – 49,104 miles
  • 2015 – 45,938 miles
  • 2014 – 41,227 miles
  • 2013 – 38,713 miles
  • 2012 – 32,554 miles
  • 2010 – 29,430 miles
  • 2009 – 26,982 miles
  • 2008 – 22,574 miles
  • 2007 – 20,000 miles
  • 2006 – 18,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,151 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,151 miles (+1,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    463587440054
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

  2. Pass68,024 miles (+6,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    872208228867
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,320 miles (+260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,320 miles
    Test number
    636235086766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Mid - rear silencer outer corroded.

  4. Pass61,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    909352428569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no lock at rear (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail61,060 miles (+5,241)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    121180816101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no lock at rear (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass55,819 miles (+664)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    404048559416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,155 miles (+124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,155 miles
    Test number
    561682737878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass55,031 miles (+990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    626047162509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,041 miles (+1,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    101958100128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass52,099 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,099 miles
    Test number
    418292041025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,104 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    437778494733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,938 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    246786776726
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass41,227 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,227 miles
    Test number
    305199434479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,713 miles (+4)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    879740773259
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear fuel line
    • NoteSlight perishing on rear tyres
    • NoteSmall stonechip in windscreen
    • NoteSome/slight play/movement felt in nearside and offside front wheel bearings/hubs
    • NoteTie bar gaitor on offside tiebar twisted

  15. Fail38,709 miles (+1,374)1 failure2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    989009763283
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion on front to rear fuel line
    • NoteSlight perishing on rear tyres
    • NoteSmall stonechip in windscreen
    • NoteSome/slight play/movement felt in nearside and offside front wheel bearings/hubs
    • NoteTie bar gaitor on offside tiebar twisted

  16. Pass37,335 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    479527323187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail37,284 miles (+4,730)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,284 miles
    Test number
    217931323175
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass32,554 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,554 miles
    Test number
    429769222124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,430 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,430 miles
    Test number
    672905660155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,982 miles
    Test number
    150642469155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,981 miles (+4,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    732572569136
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  22. Pass22,574 miles (+32)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,574 miles
    Test number
    914046558132
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop

  23. Fail22,542 miles (+2,542)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,542 miles
    Test number
    373785858109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop

  24. Pass20,000 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,000 miles
    Test number
    290628377158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,772 miles
    Test number
    180530236114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 MAP

Does C5 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MAP is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 MAP?
The MOT on C5 MAP is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 MAP done?
C5 MAP was recorded at 69,151 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has C5 MAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MAP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 MAP 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 MAP find?
C5 MAP passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion and coated in grease; front exhaust mounting defective bracket, and 2 more.

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