Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 KFTMOT history

LR05 KFT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LR05 KFT silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
80,479 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR05 KFT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KFT
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
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KFT was last recorded at 80,479 miles on 4 May 2023, 4,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2013: 38,815 miles, lower than 44,250 miles on 26 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,684 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,795 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,479 miles
  • 2021 – 75,684 miles
  • 2020 – 74,490 miles
  • 2019 – 72,977 miles
  • 2018 – 71,149 miles
  • 2017 – 69,227 miles
  • 2016 – 62,497 miles
  • 2015 – 57,721 miles
  • 2014 – 52,618 miles
  • 2013 – 38,815 miles
  • 2012 – 44,250 miles
  • 2011 – 39,949 miles
  • 2010 – 36,174 miles
  • 2009 – 24,447 miles
  • 2008 – 14,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,479 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    814455989713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail80,479 miles (+4,795)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    192851228822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,684 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    771719639080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,490 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    642853744876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,379 miles (+1,402)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    929078003088
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    526913505327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,977 miles (+1,828)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    761587690683
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,149 miles (+1,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    981371656707
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass69,227 miles (+6,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    181914569037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass62,497 miles (+4,776)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    903234764105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  11. Pass57,721 miles (+5,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    687797015114
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust clamp broken but secure

  12. Pass52,618 miles (+13,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    615175214101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,815 miles (-5,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    249885613121
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad looks low

  14. Pass44,250 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    267697712177
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs/os rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteOs front wiper blade slightly smearing

  15. Fail44,250 miles (+4,301)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    745457612100
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNs/os rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteOs front wiper blade slightly smearing

  16. Pass39,949 miles (+3,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    259438811184
    • 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)

  17. Pass36,174 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,174 miles
    Test number
    783565410173
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail36,122 miles (+11,675)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    151833210176
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass24,447 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,447 miles
    Test number
    612003719195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,499 miles
    Test number
    263619318179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KFT

Does LR05 KFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KFT expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KFT?
The MOT on LR05 KFT expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KFT done?
LR05 KFT was recorded at 80,479 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has LR05 KFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KFT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 KFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 KFT find?
LR05 KFT passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all LR05K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.