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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 ZWUMOT history

LR05 ZWU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

LR05 ZWU black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
122,644 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZWU was last recorded at 122,644 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 1,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,210 miles · 30 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,434 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,644 miles
  • 2023 – 121,210 miles
  • 2022 – 117,015 miles
  • 2021 – 116,619 miles
  • 2020 – 116,014 miles
  • 2019 – 113,550 miles
  • 2018 – 111,735 miles
  • 2017 – 108,681 miles
  • 2016 – 93,237 miles
  • 2014 – 88,991 miles
  • 2013 – 80,046 miles
  • 2011 – 62,544 miles
  • 2010 – 53,941 miles
  • 2009 – 47,021 miles
  • 2008 – 34,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,644 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,644 miles
    Test number
    650757510411
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,644 miles (+1,434)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,644 miles
    Test number
    281779539050
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,210 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,210 miles
    Test number
    608551128666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,205 miles (+4,190)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    886650347609
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,015 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,015 miles
    Test number
    349660936088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,619 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,619 miles
    Test number
    635391600920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    888436625888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,490 miles (+476)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    908849999506
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass116,014 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    100243200606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,550 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    768275476936
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp masks fitted at time of test

  11. Fail113,545 miles (+1,810)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,545 miles
    Test number
    960095637005
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass111,735 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,735 miles
    Test number
    580585895953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    509877830340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,681 miles (+6,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,681 miles
    Test number
    230812512451
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split. (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass101,850 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    794724181238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,237 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,237 miles
    Test number
    588652784751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,991 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    299534944230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,046 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    155825553256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,463 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    236625273068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,544 miles (+8,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,544 miles
    Test number
    767597251236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass53,941 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    911341680104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,021 miles (+12,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    884957689130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    183352758114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZWU

Does LR05 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ZWU expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZWU?
The MOT on LR05 ZWU expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ZWU done?
LR05 ZWU was recorded at 122,644 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZWU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZWU 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 ZWU find?
LR05 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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