
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LR05 TFVMOT history
LR05 TFV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 102,294 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 TFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR05 TFV was last recorded at 102,294 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 1,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 100,997 miles · 4 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,297 miles
- Average per year
- 5,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 102,294 miles
- 2022 – 100,997 miles
- 2021 – 97,231 miles
- 2019 – 94,162 miles
- 2018 – 90,678 miles
- 2017 – 81,099 miles
- 2016 – 72,937 miles
- 2015 – 60,832 miles
- 2014 – 56,902 miles
- 2013 – 51,572 miles
- 2012 – 46,293 miles
- 2011 – 31,743 miles
- 2010 – 27,029 miles
- 2009 – 22,883 miles
- 2008 – 17,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lengthways.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,294 miles (+1,297)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,294 miles
- Test number
- 279956672489
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,997 miles (+40)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,997 miles
- Test number
- 791637343843
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lengthways. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,957 miles (+3,726)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,957 miles
- Test number
- 936782052415
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lengthways. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,231 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,231 miles
- Test number
- 408088710457
- AdvisoryExhaust mounts and joints corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,231 miles (+3,069)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,231 miles
- Test number
- 539077043660
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounts and joints corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,162 miles (+3,484)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,162 miles
- Test number
- 857104391044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,678 miles (+9,579)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,678 miles
- Test number
- 427794180006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,099 miles (+8,162)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,099 miles
- Test number
- 787819858153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,937 miles (+12,105)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,937 miles
- Test number
- 473933890842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,832 miles (+3,930)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,832 miles
- Test number
- 758843485042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,902 miles (+5,330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 56,902 miles
- Test number
- 215290694006
- 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)
Pass51,572 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 51,572 miles
- Test number
- 827231083071
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,293 miles (+14,550)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 46,293 miles
- Test number
- 167076192403
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,743 miles
- Test number
- 188085591056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,743 miles (+4,714)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,743 miles
- Test number
- 119745091016
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,029 miles (+4,146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,029 miles
- Test number
- 713788780025
- 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)
Pass22,883 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,883 miles
- Test number
- 194078479050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,068 miles
- Test number
- 852955878030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 TFV
- Does LR05 TFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 TFV expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 TFV?
- The MOT on LR05 TFV expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 TFV done?
- LR05 TFV was recorded at 102,294 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 5,378 miles a year.
- Has LR05 TFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 TFV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR05 TFV 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 LR05 TFV find?
- LR05 TFV failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 1 major defect and 8 advisories: supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; eml light on; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.
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