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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LS05 RKXMOT history

LS05 RKX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS05 RKX silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
102,792 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 RKX was last recorded at 102,792 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,314 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,478 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,792 miles
  • 2025 – 99,314 miles
  • 2024 – 92,283 miles
  • 2023 – 85,263 miles
  • 2022 – 78,901 miles
  • 2021 – 78,422 miles
  • 2020 – 76,833 miles
  • 2019 – 75,558 miles
  • 2018 – 72,799 miles
  • 2017 – 68,328 miles
  • 2016 – 64,035 miles
  • 2015 – 61,106 miles
  • 2014 – 57,373 miles
  • 2013 – 52,777 miles
  • 2012 – 47,241 miles
  • 2011 – 43,577 miles
  • 2010 – 36,057 miles
  • 2009 – 32,404 miles
  • 2008 – 30,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,792 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryX1 reversing light not working

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,792 miles (+3,478)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,792 miles
    Test number
    168048859638
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryX1 reversing light not working

  2. Pass99,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    149506781230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail99,314 miles (+7,031)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    374700410741
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,283 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,283 miles
    Test number
    591125067217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,281 miles (+7,018)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    147013047076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished cord exposed [on tread depth limit] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge perishing in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread worn edge [ cord not exposed at test] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses misting

  6. Pass85,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    134441575323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail85,263 miles (+6,362)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    208749778541
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance 11% minimum required 16% n/s89kg o/s99kg no lock (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,901 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    249221514280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,422 miles (+1,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    337961011832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,833 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,833 miles
    Test number
    917571238403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    613579736289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,558 miles (+2,759)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    566051700671
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass72,799 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    884670918704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,328 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    576532260716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,035 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    991983112382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,106 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,106 miles
    Test number
    145801015216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    346523704268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,373 miles (+4,596)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    385663404267
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass52,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    568370803280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail52,777 miles (+5,536)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    106430603238
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass47,241 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,241 miles
    Test number
    398202302416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,577 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,577 miles
    Test number
    307859601496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.

  23. Fail43,576 miles (+7,519)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    266049401228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.

  24. Pass36,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    382720000497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,055 miles (+3,651)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    650370400243
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

  26. Pass32,404 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,404 miles
    Test number
    573149609244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,044 miles
    Test number
    372977418402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 RKX

Does LS05 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 RKX expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 RKX?
The MOT on LS05 RKX expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 RKX done?
LS05 RKX was recorded at 102,792 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has LS05 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 RKX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 RKX 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 RKX find?
LS05 RKX failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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