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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LS55 FWXMOT history

LS55 FWX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LS55 FWX silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,037 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FWX was last recorded at 91,037 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,052 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
985 miles
Average per year
3,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,037 miles
  • 2025 – 90,052 miles
  • 2024 – 88,453 miles
  • 2023 – 85,761 miles
  • 2022 – 82,432 miles
  • 2020 – 81,612 miles
  • 2019 – 80,404 miles
  • 2018 – 78,891 miles
  • 2017 – 76,975 miles
  • 2016 – 75,138 miles
  • 2015 – 71,982 miles
  • 2013 – 65,372 miles
  • 2012 – 59,499 miles
  • 2011 – 51,587 miles
  • 2010 – 43,296 miles
  • 2009 – 35,825 miles
  • 2008 – 26,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,037 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in central silencer offside (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,037 miles (+985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    771447037053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in central silencer offside (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,052 miles (+1,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    108093545098
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter has a split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective to rear hanger missing, security of exhaust unaffected (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    412207068868
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a very minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail88,453 miles (+2,692)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    904949257616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has a very minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass85,761 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    532775327708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,432 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,432 miles
    Test number
    413808819615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,872 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    703830160802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,612 miles (+1,208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    825953466237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,404 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    433575222780
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass78,891 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    864228035923
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting corroded away, exhaust still adequately supported

  11. Pass76,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,975 miles
    Test number
    444825239052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,974 miles (+1,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    858255572911
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,138 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    364640046504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,128 miles (+3,146)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    453502389852
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass71,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    978552365189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,982 miles (+6,610)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    577900865186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,372 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    505876203398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,499 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    288178102328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,587 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    175040191288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,296 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    303721690449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    192144519307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,822 miles (+9,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    402634419380
    • 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)

  23. Pass26,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,644 miles
    Test number
    943709328344
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 FWX

Does LS55 FWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 FWX is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FWX?
The MOT on LS55 FWX is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 FWX done?
LS55 FWX was recorded at 91,037 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,616 miles a year.
Has LS55 FWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FWX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 FWX 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 LS55 FWX find?
LS55 FWX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in central silencer offside; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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