Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc
LX05 OAJMOT history
LX05 OAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 72,224 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX05 OAJ
- 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
- 7 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX05 OAJ was last recorded at 72,224 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 72,203 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 3,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,224 miles
- 2025 – 69,683 miles
- 2024 – 65,375 miles
- 2023 – 64,749 miles
- 2022 – 60,250 miles
- 2021 – 57,305 miles
- 2020 – 52,390 miles
- 2019 – 48,474 miles
- 2018 – 43,911 miles
- 2017 – 40,181 miles
- 2016 – 36,957 miles
- 2015 – 33,606 miles
- 2014 – 30,100 miles
- 2013 – 26,997 miles
- 2012 – 24,317 miles
- 2011 – 20,068 miles
- 2010 – 16,186 miles
- 2009 – 11,720 miles
- 2008 – 7,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,224 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,224 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 72,224 miles
- Test number
- 211491250900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,203 miles (+2,520)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,203 miles
- Test number
- 657188448652
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Main sus arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main arm bush separated from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass69,683 miles (+1,214)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 69,683 miles
- Test number
- 603359351263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,469 miles (+3,094)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,469 miles
- Test number
- 430264875313
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,375 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 65,375 miles
- Test number
- 277340685709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,749 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 64,749 miles
- Test number
- 943945997384
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail64,749 miles (+4,499)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,749 miles
- Test number
- 410112004564
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 60,250 miles
- Test number
- 425682004490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,250 miles (+53)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,250 miles
- Test number
- 368436696135
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail60,197 miles (+2,892)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,197 miles
- Test number
- 103100667244
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass57,305 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,305 miles
- Test number
- 464167540427
- 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))
Pass52,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,390 miles
- Test number
- 172943540180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,390 miles (+703)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,390 miles
- Test number
- 977836024909
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass51,687 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 51,687 miles
- Test number
- 608550010285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass48,474 miles (+4,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,474 miles
- Test number
- 500958585643
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass43,911 miles (+3,730)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,911 miles
- Test number
- 756992938912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,181 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,181 miles
- Test number
- 912750490153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,957 miles (+3,351)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,957 miles
- Test number
- 444236085543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,606 miles (+3,506)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,606 miles
- Test number
- 107319645488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,100 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 30,100 miles
- Test number
- 336212244089
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail30,096 miles (+3,099)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,096 miles
- Test number
- 667112844069
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,997 miles (+2,680)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,997 miles
- Test number
- 539883143024
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing lower on middle
Pass24,317 miles (+4,249)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,317 miles
- Test number
- 397858342067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,068 miles (+3,882)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,068 miles
- Test number
- 928202851050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,186 miles (+4,466)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 16,186 miles
- Test number
- 803088140013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,720 miles (+3,736)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 11,720 miles
- Test number
- 202289849071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 7,984 miles
- Test number
- 884754648033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX05 OAJ
- Does LX05 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX05 OAJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX05 OAJ?
- The MOT on LX05 OAJ is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX05 OAJ done?
- LX05 OAJ was recorded at 72,224 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,459 miles a year.
- Has LX05 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX05 OAJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX05 OAJ 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 LX05 OAJ find?
- LX05 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm bush.
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