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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L5 VFSMOT history

L5 VFS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

L5 VFS black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2024
Mileage
104,153 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VFS was last recorded at 104,153 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 5,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,943 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5,210 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,153 miles
  • 2022 – 98,943 miles
  • 2021 – 93,971 miles
  • 2020 – 87,690 miles
  • 2019 – 85,652 miles
  • 2018 – 83,736 miles
  • 2017 – 78,358 miles
  • 2016 – 75,612 miles
  • 2015 – 65,295 miles
  • 2014 – 53,523 miles
  • 2013 – 47,452 miles
  • 2012 – 39,965 miles
  • 2011 – 30,852 miles
  • 2010 – 28,872 miles
  • 2009 – 26,400 miles
  • 2008 – 6,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,153 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,153 miles (+5,210)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    163345612544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,943 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    406623462243
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,943 miles (+4,972)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,943 miles
    Test number
    970115022454
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,971 miles (+6,281)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    166930853111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has deteriation
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has deteriation

  5. Pass87,690 miles (+2,038)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    839733615067
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror body slightly damaged

  6. Pass85,652 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    290984363273
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside reaction arm front bushes are worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside track control arm inner bushes are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  7. Fail85,649 miles (+1,913)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,649 miles
    Test number
    689100705916
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside reaction arm front bushes are worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside track control arm inner bushes are in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective offside and nearside are badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  8. Pass83,736 miles (+5,378)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    909292262647
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlamp lenses are misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in outer sidewall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lense is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers are rusty
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, perished in tread and shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

  9. Pass78,358 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    860328283949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut to sidewall but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  10. Fail78,358 miles (+2,746)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    376032679018
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut to sidewall but not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass75,612 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    767521062602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    696175962102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,599 miles (+10,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,599 miles
    Test number
    632780208332
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass65,295 miles (+11,772)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    625768065166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust link pipe mountings corroded/deteriorated.
    • NoteRear exhaust link pipes brace missing.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass53,523 miles (+6,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,523 miles
    Test number
    667877154146
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass47,452 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    856836503226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail47,451 miles (+7,486)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    706565203262
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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. Pass39,965 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    756474862119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    776569681102
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly perished

  20. Fail30,852 miles (+1,980)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    157437881143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass28,872 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,872 miles
    Test number
    582649270164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,400 miles (+20,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,400 miles
    Test number
    591511739193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,366 miles
    Test number
    971848988006
    • NoteNsr tyre perished on outer wall also nail in tread also has been run on whilst flat

Questions about L5 VFS

Does L5 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VFS expired on 28 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VFS?
The MOT on L5 VFS expired on 28 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VFS done?
L5 VFS was recorded at 104,153 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has L5 VFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VFS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 VFS 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 VFS find?
L5 VFS passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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