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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L5 CBWMOT history

L5 CBW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L5 CBW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,986 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CBW was last recorded at 64,986 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,734 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,986 miles
  • 2025 – 64,734 miles
  • 2024 – 64,141 miles
  • 2023 – 63,726 miles
  • 2022 – 58,118 miles
  • 2021 – 53,679 miles
  • 2020 – 51,514 miles
  • 2019 – 44,622 miles
  • 2018 – 43,287 miles
  • 2017 – 40,030 miles
  • 2016 – 36,514 miles
  • 2015 – 32,635 miles
  • 2014 – 28,704 miles
  • 2013 – 25,195 miles
  • 2012 – 21,541 miles
  • 2011 – 17,907 miles
  • 2010 – 13,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,986 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.

  • Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,986 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    639641795466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,734 miles
    Test number
    398218997772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,733 miles (+592)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    742836492487
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass64,141 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    736620981321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,139 miles (+413)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    161725439611
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass63,726 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,726 miles
    Test number
    787565937250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,118 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,118 miles
    Test number
    997844313767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,274 miles (+3,595)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    252028935174
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,679 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    670226388530
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  10. Fail53,677 miles (+2,163)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,677 miles
    Test number
    690597586434
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  11. Pass51,514 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,514 miles
    Test number
    173887260619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,622 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    480764365205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,606 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    309409502448
    • 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))

  14. Fail44,600 miles (+1,313)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,600 miles
    Test number
    698760536561
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass43,287 miles (+3,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    595914138652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass40,030 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    586979412160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,514 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    459342593792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,635 miles (+3,931)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    416693845073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall hole in boot for steering rack o\s

  19. Pass28,704 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    949645744095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,195 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    189309953441
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass21,541 miles (+3,634)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,541 miles
    Test number
    169342952083
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slight waer on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r mudflap insecure

  22. Pass17,907 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    136916541468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,977 miles
    Test number
    261154850097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CBW

Does L5 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CBW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CBW?
The MOT on L5 CBW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CBW done?
L5 CBW was recorded at 64,986 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has L5 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CBW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 CBW 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 L5 CBW find?
L5 CBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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