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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 VUKMOT history

LR05 VUK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LR05 VUK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,188 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VUK
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
17 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VUK was last recorded at 99,188 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,186 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,188 miles
  • 2025 – 98,521 miles
  • 2024 – 97,826 miles
  • 2023 – 92,318 miles
  • 2022 – 90,360 miles
  • 2021 – 82,848 miles
  • 2020 – 77,991 miles
  • 2019 – 65,746 miles
  • 2018 – 64,744 miles
  • 2017 – 61,478 miles
  • 2016 – 57,871 miles
  • 2015 – 56,144 miles
  • 2014 – 53,672 miles
  • 2013 – 50,698 miles
  • 2012 – 47,360 miles
  • 2011 – 40,869 miles
  • 2010 – 34,682 miles
  • 2009 – 26,858 miles
  • 2008 – 16,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,188 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear tyres cut to side wall not exposing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Ns headlight image poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,188 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    259886577577
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail99,186 miles (+665)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    207694431569
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass98,521 miles (+695)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    796793361966
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,826 miles (+5,508)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,826 miles
    Test number
    153275299290
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,318 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    780277205370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,311 miles (+1,951)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    803676724564
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass90,360 miles (+7,512)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    994823978681
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    642396823449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail82,848 miles (+4,857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    297739376971
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass77,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    220349978367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,991 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    740490190334
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cut to side wall not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNs headlight image poor

  12. Fail77,991 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    183312465212
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cut to side wall not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNs headlight image poor

  13. Fail77,983 miles (+12,237)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,983 miles
    Test number
    354462544799
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass65,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    455674589036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,746 miles (+1,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    556270562709
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass64,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    570262272616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail64,744 miles (+3,266)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    690949658918
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass61,478 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    689975590534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,972 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    238443427672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,871 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    393524795564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,144 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    726359035136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,672 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    659705534121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    987400243182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail50,698 miles (+3,338)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,698 miles
    Test number
    656506533166
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass47,360 miles (+6,491)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,360 miles
    Test number
    658209832115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass40,869 miles (+6,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,869 miles
    Test number
    266047031104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass34,682 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    363608730194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,858 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    722291539112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass26,858 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    902931039187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,021 miles
    Test number
    743992948180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 VUK

Does LR05 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VUK is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VUK?
The MOT on LR05 VUK is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VUK done?
LR05 VUK was recorded at 99,188 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has LR05 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VUK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VUK 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 VUK find?
LR05 VUK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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