
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc
LS05 DZLMOT history
LS05 DZL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 97,903 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 DZL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 DZL was last recorded at 97,903 miles on 8 May 2026, 932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,971 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 932 miles
- Average per year
- 4,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,903 miles
- 2025 – 96,971 miles
- 2024 – 94,701 miles
- 2023 – 90,612 miles
- 2022 – 85,514 miles
- 2021 – 82,247 miles
- 2020 – 79,629 miles
- 2018 – 72,310 miles
- 2017 – 68,171 miles
- 2016 – 62,840 miles
- 2015 – 58,226 miles
- 2014 – 52,524 miles
- 2013 – 45,938 miles
- 2012 – 39,277 miles
- 2011 – 31,406 miles
- 2010 – 29,286 miles
- 2009 – 22,438 miles
- 2008 – 14,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak - Front anti-roll bar corroded
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted, restricting full inspection of some testable items
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer surface deterioation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,903 miles (+932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 97,903 miles
- Test number
- 996645239412
- AdvisoryOil leak - Front anti-roll bar corroded
Pass96,971 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 96,971 miles
- Test number
- 656592684807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,701 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 94,701 miles
- Test number
- 811716719744
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted, restricting full inspection of some testable items (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail94,701 miles (+4,089)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,701 miles
- Test number
- 203717026581
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush, rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush detiorated, fouling (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted, restricting full inspection of some testable items (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass90,612 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 90,612 miles
- Test number
- 464281831216
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer surface deterioation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer surface deterioation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail90,612 miles (+5,098)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,612 miles
- Test number
- 960723138191
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak y section hole (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer surface deterioation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer surface deterioation (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body/chassis-undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass85,514 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 85,514 miles
- Test number
- 257480915702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail85,513 miles (+3,266)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,513 miles
- Test number
- 841970262425
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear body/floor (undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass82,247 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 82,247 miles
- Test number
- 417626832838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover/backplate. part missing/corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Fail82,244 miles (+2,615)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,244 miles
- Test number
- 137966517135
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc cover/backplate. part missing/corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Pass79,629 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 79,629 miles
- Test number
- 180810244431
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Fail79,627 miles (+7,317)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,627 miles
- Test number
- 959509726433
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass cracks/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
Pass72,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 309027933604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,310 miles (+4,139)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,310 miles
- Test number
- 999290266594
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,171 miles
- Test number
- 901875170794
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread
Fail68,171 miles (+5,331)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,171 miles
- Test number
- 225866791051
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread
Pass62,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,840 miles
- Test number
- 542583101320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail62,840 miles (+4,614)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,840 miles
- Test number
- 378289973040
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,226 miles (+5,702)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,226 miles
- Test number
- 619601495023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,524 miles (+6,586)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,524 miles
- Test number
- 795153094023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,938 miles (+6,661)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,938 miles
- Test number
- 518967073008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,277 miles (+7,871)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,277 miles
- Test number
- 926880062089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,406 miles (+2,120)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,406 miles
- Test number
- 395167561009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,286 miles (+6,848)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,286 miles
- Test number
- 280788450167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,438 miles (+7,485)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 22,438 miles
- Test number
- 110622259163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 14,953 miles
- Test number
- 291609058491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 DZL
- Does LS05 DZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DZL is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 DZL?
- The MOT on LS05 DZL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 DZL done?
- LS05 DZL was recorded at 97,903 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
- Has LS05 DZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 DZL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 DZL 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 DZL find?
- LS05 DZL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak - front anti-roll bar corroded.
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