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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

L5 LELMOT history

L5 LEL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
113,451 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LEL was last recorded at 113,451 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,939 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
3,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,451 miles
  • 2025 – 111,939 miles
  • 2024 – 109,962 miles
  • 2023 – 108,576 miles
  • 2022 – 103,423 miles
  • 2021 – 95,672 miles
  • 2019 – 93,478 miles
  • 2018 – 92,607 miles
  • 2017 – 90,875 miles
  • 2016 – 89,034 miles
  • 2015 – 87,516 miles
  • 2014 – 86,057 miles
  • 2013 – 84,316 miles
  • 2012 – 81,279 miles
  • 2011 – 73,550 miles
  • 2010 – 70,549 miles
  • 2009 – 64,869 miles
  • 2008 – 60,226 miles
  • 2007 – 53,919 miles
  • 2006 – 47,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,451 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,451 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    361596425412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass111,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    827567563669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail111,939 miles (+1,977)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    663942681535
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    381477230656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail109,962 miles (+1,386)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,962 miles
    Test number
    481953697240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,576 miles (+5,153)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,576 miles
    Test number
    792727059477
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,423 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    349759727166
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,423 miles (+7,751)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    976914473239
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,672 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    149874463028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,478 miles (+871)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    105607675016
    • AdvisoryCentre pipe clamp heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,607 miles (+1,732)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,607 miles
    Test number
    588624632925
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake discs surfaces due to vehicle being stood for a number of months

  12. Pass90,875 miles (+1,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    445924674630
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass89,034 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,034 miles
    Test number
    719639546781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,516 miles (+1,459)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,516 miles
    Test number
    706354085091
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cracking to the offside front tyre not excessive at time of test

  15. Pass86,057 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    937101504103
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing bush has play not a reason for rejection at time of test

  16. Fail86,057 miles (+1,741)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,057 miles
    Test number
    817040304155
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft centre bearing bush has play not a reason for rejection at time of test

  17. Pass84,316 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    858348493011
    • 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)

  18. Pass81,279 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    877908302163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,550 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    267819001422
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass73,550 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,550 miles
    Test number
    516779801165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass70,549 miles (+5,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    212695110236
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  22. Pass64,869 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,869 miles
    Test number
    810605519265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,226 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    974055528298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,919 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    882565627283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,973 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    413364457049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    472306956057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LEL

Does L5 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LEL is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LEL?
The MOT on L5 LEL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LEL done?
L5 LEL was recorded at 113,451 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
Has L5 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 LEL 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 LEL find?
L5 LEL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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