Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
L5 VAWMOT history
L5 VAW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 132,197 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 VAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 VAW was last recorded at 132,197 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 132,127 miles · 17 Sept 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 70 miles
- Average per year
- 4,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 132,197 miles
- 2020 – 132,127 miles
- 2018 – 132,048 miles
- 2017 – 131,532 miles
- 2016 – 130,896 miles
- 2015 – 130,659 miles
- 2013 – 130,239 miles
- 2012 – 123,149 miles
- 2011 – 115,246 miles
- 2010 – 107,003 miles
- 2009 – 98,503 miles
- 2008 – 89,936 miles
- 2007 – 81,749 miles
- 2006 – 72,815 miles
- 2005 – 61,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,197 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,197 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 132,197 miles
- Test number
- 869745332788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 132,127 miles
- Test number
- 953778049787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,127 miles (+79)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,127 miles
- Test number
- 809957577447
- Repaired at testIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass132,048 miles (+516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 132,048 miles
- Test number
- 862795782323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,532 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,532 miles
- Test number
- 127174408646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,896 miles (+237)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 130,896 miles
- Test number
- 101098449446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,659 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,659 miles
- Test number
- 157846575033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,653 miles (+414)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,653 miles
- Test number
- 348155175072
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass130,239 miles (+7,090)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 130,239 miles
- Test number
- 819628793126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass123,149 miles (+7,903)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 123,149 miles
- Test number
- 806685102264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass115,246 miles (+8,243)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 115,246 miles
- Test number
- 107747001252
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass107,003 miles9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 107,003 miles
- Test number
- 533187800289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMinor corrosion to fuel lines
- NoteSlight condensate within nearside front headlamp
Fail107,003 miles (+8,500)1 failure10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,003 miles
- Test number
- 870654200293
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMinor corrosion to fuel lines
- NoteSlight condensate within nearside front headlamp
Pass98,503 miles (+8,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 98,503 miles
- Test number
- 281475609237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 89,936 miles
- Test number
- 320740118242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,936 miles (+8,187)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,936 miles
- Test number
- 602280018236
- FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass81,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 684900507212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,749 miles (+8,934)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,749 miles
- Test number
- 313883197140
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass72,815 miles (+11,201)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 72,815 miles
- Test number
- 164187386192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 61,614 miles
- Test number
- 113907885147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 VAW
- Does L5 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 VAW expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 VAW?
- The MOT on L5 VAW expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 VAW done?
- L5 VAW was recorded at 132,197 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 4,113 miles a year.
- Has L5 VAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 VAW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on L5 VAW 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 VAW find?
- L5 VAW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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