
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS05 DWVMOT history
LS05 DWV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 91,918 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 DWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS05 DWV was last recorded at 91,918 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 3,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 88,558 miles · 10 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,360 miles
- Average per year
- 4,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 91,918 miles
- 2023 – 88,558 miles
- 2021 – 84,792 miles
- 2019 – 83,861 miles
- 2018 – 79,541 miles
- 2017 – 74,139 miles
- 2016 – 64,020 miles
- 2015 – 56,716 miles
- 2014 – 51,415 miles
- 2013 – 47,364 miles
- 2012 – 40,151 miles
- 2011 – 33,779 miles
- 2010 – 29,736 miles
- 2009 – 21,563 miles
- 2008 – 16,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake splash guard corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Ignition switch faulty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail91,918 miles (+3,360)7 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,918 miles
- Test number
- 273956314677
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake splash guard corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass88,558 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 88,558 miles
- Test number
- 128528783327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryIgnition switch faulty
Fail88,558 miles (+3,766)7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,558 miles
- Test number
- 973001936741
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryIgnition switch faulty
Pass84,792 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 84,792 miles
- Test number
- 135263860499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,861 miles (+4,320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,861 miles
- Test number
- 746277735080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,541 miles (+5,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,541 miles
- Test number
- 468108655050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMinor play in both front wheel bearings
Pass74,139 miles (+10,119)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 74,139 miles
- Test number
- 900291770669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,020 miles (+7,304)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 64,020 miles
- Test number
- 363072194683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,716 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,716 miles
- Test number
- 714371246539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,415 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 51,415 miles
- Test number
- 965328514333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,364 miles (+2,233)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 47,364 miles
- Test number
- 718716123305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,131 miles (+4,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 45,131 miles
- Test number
- 585832943067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,151 miles
- Test number
- 489074332037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,151 miles (+6,372)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,151 miles
- Test number
- 197943332467
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass33,779 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 33,779 miles
- Test number
- 767130421005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,736 miles (+8,173)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,736 miles
- Test number
- 711438950145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 21,563 miles
- Test number
- 200512869146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,563 miles (+5,406)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,563 miles
- Test number
- 210741869141
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front 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)
Pass16,157 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,157 miles
- Test number
- 580634948146
- 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)
Questions about LS05 DWV
- Does LS05 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 DWV expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 DWV?
- The MOT on LS05 DWV expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 DWV done?
- LS05 DWV was recorded at 91,918 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
- Has LS05 DWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 DWV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 DWV 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 LS05 DWV find?
- LS05 DWV failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened, and 12 more.
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