Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LS05 SLKMOT history
LS05 SLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 69,928 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 SLK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 SLK was last recorded at 69,928 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,460 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,468 miles
- Average per year
- 3,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,928 miles
- 2025 – 66,460 miles
- 2024 – 63,254 miles
- 2023 – 60,659 miles
- 2022 – 57,677 miles
- 2021 – 54,775 miles
- 2020 – 51,545 miles
- 2019 – 48,263 miles
- 2018 – 44,562 miles
- 2016 – 39,061 miles
- 2015 – 33,633 miles
- 2014 – 26,271 miles
- 2013 – 22,562 miles
- 2012 – 18,435 miles
- 2011 – 13,470 miles
- 2010 – 11,764 miles
- 2009 – 9,827 miles
- 2008 – 7,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,928 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowinf full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,928 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 69,928 miles
- Test number
- 511878447089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,460 miles (+3,206)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 66,460 miles
- Test number
- 214462848339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,254 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,254 miles
- Test number
- 452074349080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,659 miles (+972)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 60,659 miles
- Test number
- 756503072186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,687 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59,687 miles
- Test number
- 369054273423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowinf full inspection
Fail59,687 miles (+2,010)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,687 miles
- Test number
- 610275079863
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower suspension arm has a plastic cover not allowinf full inspection
- AdvisoryCovers under car not allowing inspection of front subframe & componants
Pass57,677 miles (+2,902)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 57,677 miles
- Test number
- 590694491490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,775 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 54,775 miles
- Test number
- 302340037653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail54,769 miles (+3,224)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,769 miles
- Test number
- 645255597679
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass51,545 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 51,545 miles
- Test number
- 493406490250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,460 miles (+3,197)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,460 miles
- Test number
- 706980141721
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 965820941134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,263 miles (+3,701)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 445668590012
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,562 miles (+5,501)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,562 miles
- Test number
- 139429997452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,061 miles (+5,428)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 39,061 miles
- Test number
- 775823042202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,633 miles (+4,129)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 33,633 miles
- Test number
- 620527768966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,504 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,504 miles
- Test number
- 288513215465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,271 miles (+3,709)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,271 miles
- Test number
- 356976004158
- NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly at inner edges of tread
Pass22,562 miles (+4,127)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 22,562 miles
- Test number
- 156014513190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,435 miles (+4,965)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,435 miles
- Test number
- 797719922128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 13,470 miles
- Test number
- 725010231120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,470 miles (+1,706)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,470 miles
- Test number
- 615199421147
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass11,764 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 11,764 miles
- Test number
- 254965520437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,827 miles (+2,126)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 9,827 miles
- Test number
- 994612149106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 7,701 miles
- Test number
- 553358948107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS05 SLK
- Does LS05 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 SLK is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 SLK?
- The MOT on LS05 SLK is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS05 SLK done?
- LS05 SLK was recorded at 69,928 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,418 miles a year.
- Has LS05 SLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 SLK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS05 SLK 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 SLK find?
- LS05 SLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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