
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LR05 VTZMOT history
LR05 VTZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 134,015 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,347 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR05 VTZ was last recorded at 134,015 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 12,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,431 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,584 miles
- Average per year
- 5,347 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,015 miles
- 2025 – 121,431 miles
- 2024 – 114,412 miles
- 2023 – 106,364 miles
- 2022 – 102,546 miles
- 2021 – 97,683 miles
- 2020 – 94,216 miles
- 2019 – 93,745 miles
- 2018 – 83,387 miles
- 2016 – 59,767 miles
- 2015 – 59,254 miles
- 2014 – 57,077 miles
- 2013 – 54,885 miles
- 2011 – 53,210 miles
- 2010 – 50,007 miles
- 2009 – 42,913 miles
- 2008 – 35,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail134,015 miles (+12,584)8 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,015 miles
- Test number
- 196777088391
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass121,431 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,431 miles
- Test number
- 377208865936
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail121,427 miles (+7,015)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,427 miles
- Test number
- 876992934898
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass114,412 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 114,412 miles
- Test number
- 434373542368
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge/close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail114,411 miles (+8,047)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,411 miles
- Test number
- 354109159904
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge/close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass106,364 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,364 miles
- Test number
- 340053338605
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,363 miles (+3,817)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,363 miles
- Test number
- 470840208362
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,546 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 102,546 miles
- Test number
- 839226321714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail102,541 miles (+4,858)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,541 miles
- Test number
- 657758342623
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to leak grease. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass97,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,683 miles
- Test number
- 744083460031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,683 miles (+3,467)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,683 miles
- Test number
- 459265381083
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass94,216 miles (+471)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 94,216 miles
- Test number
- 820058744156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass93,745 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 93,745 miles
- Test number
- 815268120409
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and one bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail93,745 miles (+10,358)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,745 miles
- Test number
- 861132581748
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and one bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,387 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 460105243111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail83,387 miles (+1,364)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,387 miles
- Test number
- 875838823376
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail82,023 miles (+22,256)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,023 miles
- Test number
- 569823722082
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass59,767 miles (+513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,767 miles
- Test number
- 959204201460
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,254 miles (+2,177)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,254 miles
- Test number
- 165479258957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,077 miles (+2,192)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,077 miles
- Test number
- 215205844016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 54,885 miles
- Test number
- 445699823082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,885 miles (+1,675)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,885 miles
- Test number
- 939959923039
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass53,210 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 53,210 miles
- Test number
- 538403751309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,217 miles (+1,210)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 51,217 miles
- Test number
- 928011721078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,007 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 50,007 miles
- Test number
- 383927030414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,407 miles (+5,494)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,407 miles
- Test number
- 380769290002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,913 miles (+7,756)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,913 miles
- Test number
- 394631219194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 35,157 miles
- Test number
- 530305518116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VTZ
- Does LR05 VTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VTZ expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VTZ?
- The MOT on LR05 VTZ expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VTZ done?
- LR05 VTZ was recorded at 134,015 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VTZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VTZ 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 VTZ find?
- LR05 VTZ failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects and 11 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear blowing; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 16 more.
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