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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LR05 ZXKMOT history

LR05 ZXK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LR05 ZXK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,228 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ZXK
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ZXK was last recorded at 58,228 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,447 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,781 miles
Average per year
2,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,228 miles
  • 2025 – 56,447 miles
  • 2024 – 56,242 miles
  • 2023 – 56,015 miles
  • 2022 – 55,712 miles
  • 2021 – 54,675 miles
  • 2020 – 53,933 miles
  • 2019 – 52,361 miles
  • 2018 – 50,934 miles
  • 2017 – 48,209 miles
  • 2016 – 44,034 miles
  • 2015 – 39,202 miles
  • 2014 – 32,893 miles
  • 2013 – 23,673 miles
  • 2012 – 21,430 miles
  • 2011 – 18,938 miles
  • 2010 – 15,923 miles
  • 2009 – 12,762 miles
  • 2008 – 8,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,228 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edges and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms slightly corroded (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,228 miles (+1,781)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    811675640527
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on edges and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear subframe front mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass56,447 miles (+205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    435299192277
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,242 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    120456529637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,015 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    866322543155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,712 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,712 miles
    Test number
    986283961631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,675 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    711020161818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,933 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,933 miles
    Test number
    304105824188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass52,361 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    937623372435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass50,934 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    863255015320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail50,933 miles (+2,724)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,933 miles
    Test number
    233781953021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass48,209 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    991703673870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,142 miles (+4,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    795003077899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass44,034 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,034 miles
    Test number
    381050208641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,202 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,202 miles
    Test number
    836466485013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,893 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,893 miles
    Test number
    965601994029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,673 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    927714493000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,430 miles
    Test number
    439660382168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,430 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,430 miles
    Test number
    119302572152
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass18,938 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,938 miles
    Test number
    657825291100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,923 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,923 miles
    Test number
    531192600155
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass12,762 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,762 miles
    Test number
    853883319178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,810 miles
    Test number
    782869308104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ZXK

Does LR05 ZXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ZXK is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ZXK?
The MOT on LR05 ZXK is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ZXK done?
LR05 ZXK was recorded at 58,228 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,693 miles a year.
Has LR05 ZXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ZXK has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 ZXK 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 ZXK find?
LR05 ZXK passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front slightly corroded, and 7 more.

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