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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.

LS05 KCX blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass157,461 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,461 miles
    Test number
    468183867825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,864 miles
    Test number
    243252325983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass154,393 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,393 miles
    Test number
    582323083277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,454 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,454 miles
    Test number
    140523638158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass74,736 miles (+15,018)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    642781530156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    131332639164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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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