
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
L5 MYDMOT history
L5 MYD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 75,480 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 MYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 MYD was last recorded at 75,480 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 72,226 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,254 miles
- Average per year
- 2,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,480 miles
- 2025 – 72,226 miles
- 2024 – 69,257 miles
- 2023 – 67,219 miles
- 2022 – 65,317 miles
- 2021 – 63,579 miles
- 2020 – 62,277 miles
- 2019 – 60,639 miles
- 2018 – 57,010 miles
- 2017 – 53,822 miles
- 2016 – 49,378 miles
- 2015 – 44,635 miles
- 2014 – 39,406 miles
- 2013 – 33,566 miles
- 2012 – 29,948 miles
- 2011 – 29,234 miles
- 2010 – 28,600 miles
- 2009 – 26,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,480 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 75,480 miles
- Test number
- 871450150599
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass72,226 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 249564934086
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,226 miles (+2,969)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 800473582430
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,257 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 69,257 miles
- Test number
- 684760930650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,257 miles (+2,038)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,257 miles
- Test number
- 103515035331
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,219 miles (+1,902)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,219 miles
- Test number
- 220080773632
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,317 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 708826962646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,317 miles (+1,738)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,317 miles
- Test number
- 775417072576
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,579 miles (+1,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,579 miles
- Test number
- 971807225434
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,277 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,277 miles
- Test number
- 104973591335
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,639 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,639 miles
- Test number
- 712659758514
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail60,639 miles (+3,629)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,639 miles
- Test number
- 674479474866
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,010 miles (+3,188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 57,010 miles
- Test number
- 872685938114
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,822 miles (+4,444)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 232301325249
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded from tank to front of vehicle
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass49,378 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 49,378 miles
- Test number
- 449949997334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,635 miles (+5,229)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,635 miles
- Test number
- 518328035212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,406 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 39,406 miles
- Test number
- 696919014201
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,566 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,566 miles
- Test number
- 507521323279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,948 miles (+714)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,948 miles
- Test number
- 505324642227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,234 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 29,234 miles
- Test number
- 806954031295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 28,600 miles
- Test number
- 340376540406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,600 miles (+1,982)6 dangerous1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,600 miles
- Test number
- 692033540220
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass26,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 26,618 miles
- Test number
- 714840339278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 MYD
- Does L5 MYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MYD is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 MYD?
- The MOT on L5 MYD is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 MYD done?
- L5 MYD was recorded at 75,480 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
- Has L5 MYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 MYD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 MYD 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 MYD find?
- L5 MYD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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