Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LA05 JVTMOT history
LA05 JVT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 118,984 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA05 JVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA05 JVT was last recorded at 118,984 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,731 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,253 miles
- Average per year
- 5,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,984 miles
- 2025 – 115,731 miles
- 2024 – 113,731 miles
- 2023 – 110,519 miles
- 2022 – 107,994 miles
- 2021 – 104,578 miles
- 2020 – 100,166 miles
- 2019 – 97,027 miles
- 2018 – 93,189 miles
- 2017 – 88,133 miles
- 2016 – 83,609 miles
- 2015 – 78,301 miles
- 2014 – 69,216 miles
- 2013 – 61,856 miles
- 2012 – 54,244 miles
- 2011 – 46,199 miles
- 2010 – 35,768 miles
- 2009 – 24,476 miles
- 2008 – 14,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,984 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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,984 miles (+3,253)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 118,984 miles
- Test number
- 509914570172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,731 miles (+2,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 115,731 miles
- Test number
- 674130104273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,731 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 113,731 miles
- Test number
- 292310453942
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,726 miles (+3,207)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,726 miles
- Test number
- 373909531323
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (pin up). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,519 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 110,519 miles
- Test number
- 635897416777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 107,994 miles
- Test number
- 287023097468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,994 miles (+3,416)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,994 miles
- Test number
- 783654490006
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass104,578 miles (+138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 104,578 miles
- Test number
- 274459800700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail104,440 miles (+4,274)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,440 miles
- Test number
- 992164165678
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gear box to cat mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 100,166 miles
- Test number
- 831991163452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,166 miles (+3,139)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,166 miles
- Test number
- 488129805696
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass97,027 miles (+3,838)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 97,027 miles
- Test number
- 157479559398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,189 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 93,189 miles
- Test number
- 674154112630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,182 miles (+5,049)4 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,182 miles
- Test number
- 967003063802
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass88,133 miles (+4,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 88,133 miles
- Test number
- 763986506927
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,609 miles (+5,308)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,609 miles
- Test number
- 102513290403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,301 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,301 miles
- Test number
- 880019618258
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail78,301 miles (+9,085)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,301 miles
- Test number
- 292396611926
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratched (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass69,216 miles (+7,360)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,216 miles
- Test number
- 497020474234
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass61,856 miles (+7,612)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,856 miles
- Test number
- 756856963289
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s exhaust mounting rusted off exhaust still surported
Pass54,244 miles (+8,045)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 54,244 miles
- Test number
- 388349262436
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,199 miles (+10,431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 276916961283
- 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)
Pass35,768 miles (+11,292)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,768 miles
- Test number
- 700168060246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,476 miles (+10,270)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,476 miles
- Test number
- 434707259212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,206 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 14,206 miles
- Test number
- 522311268273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 14,018 miles
- Test number
- 441295028263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA05 JVT
- Does LA05 JVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 JVT is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA05 JVT?
- The MOT on LA05 JVT is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA05 JVT done?
- LA05 JVT was recorded at 118,984 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,850 miles a year.
- Has LA05 JVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA05 JVT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA05 JVT 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 LA05 JVT find?
- LA05 JVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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