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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LL05 AEPMOT history

LL05 AEP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LL05 AEP black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,420 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 AEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 AEP was last recorded at 176,420 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,443 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,977 miles
Average per year
8,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,420 miles
  • 2025 – 172,443 miles
  • 2024 – 169,842 miles
  • 2023 – 164,460 miles
  • 2022 – 160,396 miles
  • 2021 – 152,575 miles
  • 2019 – 143,042 miles
  • 2018 – 132,968 miles
  • 2017 – 130,488 miles
  • 2016 – 126,318 miles
  • 2015 – 120,523 miles
  • 2014 – 113,705 miles
  • 2013 – 103,742 miles
  • 2012 – 88,430 miles
  • 2011 – 73,701 miles
  • 2010 – 53,648 miles
  • 2009 – 32,779 miles
  • 2008 – 19,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,420 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,420 miles (+3,977)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,420 miles
    Test number
    265084586965
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Pass172,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,443 miles
    Test number
    451350321811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Fail172,443 miles (+2,601)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,443 miles
    Test number
    220653591492
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Pass169,842 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,842 miles
    Test number
    419926094796
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Fail169,842 miles (+17)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,842 miles
    Test number
    244284480558
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  6. Fail169,825 miles (+5,365)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,825 miles
    Test number
    941559650802
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass164,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    640737299896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,460 miles (+4,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    887309913110
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass160,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    135274959328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail160,396 miles (+7,821)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    666034380671
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,575 miles
    Test number
    253812984011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail152,575 miles (+9,533)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,575 miles
    Test number
    741220292122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass143,042 miles (+10,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,042 miles
    Test number
    385577560453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass132,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,968 miles
    Test number
    590782464506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail132,968 miles (+2,480)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,968 miles
    Test number
    313284251430
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass130,488 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    241159425289
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass126,318 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,318 miles
    Test number
    872145828751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    646023935226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,523 miles (+6,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    878993435233
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass113,705 miles (+9,963)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    469364154279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondensation inside N/S side repeater lens.

  21. Pass103,742 miles (+15,312)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,742 miles
    Test number
    165075553245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  22. Pass88,430 miles (+14,729)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    696796482247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass73,701 miles (+20,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    306280291298
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass53,648 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    341097050249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn

  25. Fail53,648 miles (+20,869)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    543637250256
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs worn

  26. Pass32,779 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    454726269290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  27. Fail32,779 miles (+12,921)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,779 miles
    Test number
    651756469278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  28. Pass19,858 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,858 miles
    Test number
    844206948267
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside exhaust repaired

Questions about LL05 AEP

Does LL05 AEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 AEP is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 AEP?
The MOT on LL05 AEP is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 AEP done?
LL05 AEP was recorded at 176,420 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 8,914 miles a year.
Has LL05 AEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 AEP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL05 AEP 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 LL05 AEP find?
LL05 AEP passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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