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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.

LS05 DZL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass97,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak - Front anti-roll bar corroded

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass96,971 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    656592684807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass72,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,310 miles
    Test number
    309027933604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. Pass52,524 miles (+6,586)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    795153094023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,938 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    518967073008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,277 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,277 miles
    Test number
    926880062089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,406 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,406 miles
    Test number
    395167561009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,286 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    280788450167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,438 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,438 miles
    Test number
    110622259163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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