
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LS05 KCXMOT history
LS05 KCX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 157,461 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 KCX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 KCX was last recorded at 157,461 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 156,864 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 597 miles
- Average per year
- 8,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 157,461 miles
- 2021 – 156,864 miles
- 2020 – 155,463 miles
- 2019 – 154,393 miles
- 2018 – 152,454 miles
- 2017 – 151,665 miles
- 2016 – 148,204 miles
- 2015 – 135,300 miles
- 2014 – 122,339 miles
- 2013 – 109,713 miles
- 2012 – 98,722 miles
- 2011 – 86,176 miles
- 2010 – 74,736 miles
- 2009 – 59,718 miles
- 2008 – 42,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front brake weathershield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,461 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 157,461 miles
- Test number
- 468183867825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 156,864 miles
- Test number
- 243252325983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,863 miles (+1,400)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,863 miles
- Test number
- 167621054363
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,463 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 155,463 miles
- Test number
- 848154270865
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake weathershield loose
Fail155,463 miles (+1,070)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,463 miles
- Test number
- 458519615811
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake weathershield loose
Pass154,393 miles (+1,939)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 154,393 miles
- Test number
- 582323083277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,454 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 152,454 miles
- Test number
- 140523638158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,665 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 151,665 miles
- Test number
- 955950762541
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s mid exhaust metal mount bracket corroded off pipe exhaust still secure.
- AdvisoryRear sub frame in poor cond.
Fail151,663 miles (+3,459)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,663 miles
- Test number
- 492808889994
- FailureBall joint has excessive play n/s/f lower (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s mid exhaust metal mount bracket corroded off pipe exhaust still secure.
Pass148,204 miles (+12,904)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 148,204 miles
- Test number
- 244361618450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFull floorpan covers fitted
- AdvisorySteering rack end slight play
Pass135,300 miles (+12,961)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 135,300 miles
- Test number
- 635744515143
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust hanger broken/deteriorated
- NoteMainfeed brakepipes partially obscured
Pass122,339 miles (+12,626)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 122,339 miles
- Test number
- 419366434145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust mounting broken but meets requirements
- NoteMainfeed brakepipes partially obscured
- NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOuter sill/floorpan covers fitted
Pass109,713 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 109,713 miles
- Test number
- 589438333187
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOuter sill/lower engine/floorpan covers fitted
Fail109,698 miles (+10,976)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,698 miles
- Test number
- 126747933154
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOuter sill/lower engine/floorpan covers fitted
Pass98,722 miles (+12,546)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 98,722 miles
- Test number
- 436843352141
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteMainfeed brakepipes partially obscured by floorpan covers
- NoteOuter sill/lower engine/floorpan covers/rear suspension components fitted
Pass86,176 miles (+11,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 86,176 miles
- Test number
- 125597431186
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,736 miles (+15,018)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 74,736 miles
- Test number
- 642781530156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 59,718 miles
- Test number
- 131332639164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,718 miles (+16,803)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,718 miles
- Test number
- 492722039112
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass42,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,915 miles
- Test number
- 710253328177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 KCX
- Does LS05 KCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 KCX expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 KCX?
- The MOT on LS05 KCX expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 KCX done?
- LS05 KCX was recorded at 157,461 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
- Has LS05 KCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 KCX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS05 KCX 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 KCX find?
- LS05 KCX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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