Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LS05 BYLMOT history
LS05 BYL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 147,760 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 BYL
- 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
- 25 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 BYL was last recorded at 147,760 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 146,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2025: 849 miles, lower than 130,119 miles on 11 Oct 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 853 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 146,907 miles
- Average per year
- 6,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,760 miles
- 2025 – 853 miles
- 2023 – 130,119 miles
- 2020 – 128,455 miles
- 2019 – 126,394 miles
- 2018 – 123,585 miles
- 2017 – 121,147 miles
- 2016 – 119,187 miles
- 2015 – 108,278 miles
- 2014 – 95,622 miles
- 2013 – 82,358 miles
- 2012 – 73,543 miles
- 2011 – 64,318 miles
- 2010 – 60,014 miles
- 2009 – 50,964 miles
- 2008 – 35,559 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,760 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,760 miles (+146,907)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 147,760 miles
- Test number
- 787720925841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass853 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 853 miles
- Test number
- 551443981019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail849 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 849 miles
- Test number
- 615837701514
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 126471800164
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 366289685528
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,119 miles
- Test number
- 154067075726
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 280493110165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,455 miles (+2,061)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 128,455 miles
- Test number
- 439695286804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,394 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 126,394 miles
- Test number
- 372394927666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,392 miles (+2,807)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,392 miles
- Test number
- 575952587933
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass123,585 miles (+2,438)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,585 miles
- Test number
- 746606076307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,147 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 121,147 miles
- Test number
- 383848388739
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail121,147 miles (+1,960)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,147 miles
- Test number
- 712699616625
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass119,187 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 119,187 miles
- Test number
- 524484995958
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail119,187 miles (+10,909)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,187 miles
- Test number
- 360025710174
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass108,278 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 108,278 miles
- Test number
- 465545435173
- 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)
Fail108,278 miles (+12,656)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,278 miles
- Test number
- 796346525117
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- 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)
Pass95,622 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 95,622 miles
- Test number
- 607237824160
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,622 miles (+13,264)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,622 miles
- Test number
- 546635814167
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,358 miles (+8,815)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,358 miles
- Test number
- 546610643173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust brackets broken
Pass73,543 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 73,543 miles
- Test number
- 845399122115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust cross bracket missing
Fail73,535 miles (+9,217)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,535 miles
- Test number
- 595754122110
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust cross bracket missing
Pass64,318 miles (+4,304)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,318 miles
- Test number
- 117354321128
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear park brake lower on effort
Pass60,014 miles (+9,050)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,014 miles
- Test number
- 313702040123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,964 miles (+15,405)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 50,964 miles
- Test number
- 713665439145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,559 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 35,559 miles
- Test number
- 802246538112
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LS05 BYL
- Does LS05 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 BYL is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 BYL?
- The MOT on LS05 BYL is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 BYL done?
- LS05 BYL was recorded at 147,760 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
- Has LS05 BYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 BYL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 BYL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS05 BYL find?
- LS05 BYL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear exhaust mounting defective back box; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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