Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
LS05 VLUMOT history
LS05 VLU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,740 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 152,740 km
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 VLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 VLU was last recorded at 152,740 km on 30 Jul 2024.
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 152,740 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,740 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Chip in screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Gear box oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,740 km2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,740 km
- Test number
- 222851750455
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,740 km1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,740 km
- Test number
- 562517450670
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,399 miles (+781)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 94,399 miles
- Test number
- 555841191443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut on side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisorySlight gear box oil leak
Pass93,618 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,618 miles
- Test number
- 694540996741
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
Fail93,618 miles (+1,049)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,618 miles
- Test number
- 875410573857
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension parts corroded and bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryGear box oil leak
Pass92,569 miles (+2,138)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 92,569 miles
- Test number
- 462153806795
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryGear box oil leak
Pass90,431 miles (+1,912)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 90,431 miles
- Test number
- 839433199522
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine/under covers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually check some components
Pass88,519 miles (+2,410)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 870681259336
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNo high level brake light
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass86,109 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,109 miles
- Test number
- 276463949147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,104 miles (+6,872)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,104 miles
- Test number
- 329986706972
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront product on headlight lenses not affecting beam pattern
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass79,232 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,232 miles
- Test number
- 221065390776
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass77,672 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,672 miles
- Test number
- 562083993339
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust joiners corroded and slight blow
- AdvisorySlight judder on offside front brake
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Fail77,672 miles (+3,713)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,672 miles
- Test number
- 832626749458
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust joiners corroded and slight blow
- AdvisorySlight judder on offside front brake
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass73,959 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,959 miles
- Test number
- 535079537046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySlight judder on front brakes
Pass70,958 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 70,958 miles
- Test number
- 725596204242
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,958 miles (+4,867)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,958 miles
- Test number
- 867365104284
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOne of the exhaust mountings has rotted off
Pass66,091 miles (+2,298)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,091 miles
- Test number
- 328412613271
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,793 miles
- Test number
- 285756402207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,793 miles (+4,373)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,793 miles
- Test number
- 507711002230
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
Pass59,420 miles (+4,594)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,420 miles
- Test number
- 709539501269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,826 miles (+3,708)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 54,826 miles
- Test number
- 900555850148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,118 miles (+8,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,118 miles
- Test number
- 871122659122
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 42,193 miles
- Test number
- 953071568114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,193 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,193 miles
- Test number
- 970431368180
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LS05 VLU
- Does LS05 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 VLU expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 VLU?
- The MOT on LS05 VLU expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 VLU done?
- LS05 VLU was recorded at 152,740 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024.
- Has LS05 VLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 VLU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS05 VLU 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 VLU find?
- LS05 VLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective smear; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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