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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 DXCMOT history

LS05 DXC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LS05 DXC black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
79,936 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DXC was last recorded at 79,936 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 7,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,859 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,077 miles
Average per year
4,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,936 miles
  • 2024 – 72,859 miles
  • 2022 – 70,406 miles
  • 2021 – 65,511 miles
  • 2020 – 60,214 miles
  • 2019 – 57,585 miles
  • 2018 – 52,255 miles
  • 2017 – 47,462 miles
  • 2016 – 40,178 miles
  • 2015 – 39,285 miles
  • 2014 – 37,981 miles
  • 2013 – 35,611 miles
  • 2012 – 32,839 miles
  • 2011 – 28,500 miles
  • 2010 – 21,949 miles
  • 2009 – 15,015 miles
  • 2008 – 12,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,936 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,936 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    574758280800
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,936 miles (+7,077)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    181283292725
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Central mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,859 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,859 miles
    Test number
    555523982507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,858 miles (+2,452)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    741546867026
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,406 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    327429677247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail70,283 miles (+4,772)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    252359340922
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass65,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    401049127680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,510 miles (+5,296)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    630115947840
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,214 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    835375242685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,585 miles (+5,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,585 miles
    Test number
    347821800977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass52,255 miles (+4,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    578106747245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass47,462 miles (+7,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,462 miles
    Test number
    479606124625
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass40,178 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    549698641772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,285 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    251065902167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,981 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    755084124211
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass35,611 miles (+2,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    137716523212
    • 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)

  17. Pass32,839 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,839 miles
    Test number
    948171942232
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass28,500 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    769305761194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,949 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    252875260144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,015 miles
    Test number
    442986069196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail15,015 miles (+2,661)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,015 miles
    Test number
    951166669106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass12,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,354 miles
    Test number
    152125688242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 DXC

Does LS05 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 DXC expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DXC?
The MOT on LS05 DXC expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 DXC done?
LS05 DXC was recorded at 79,936 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,146 miles a year.
Has LS05 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DXC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 DXC 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 DXC find?
LS05 DXC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing arm; covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 6 more.

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