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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

M5 LKUMOT history

M5 LKU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
66,005 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LKU was last recorded at 66,005 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,935 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,005 miles
  • 2021 – 64,365 miles
  • 2019 – 61,376 miles
  • 2018 – 58,942 miles
  • 2017 – 57,154 miles
  • 2016 – 55,012 miles
  • 2015 – 52,478 miles
  • 2014 – 49,746 miles
  • 2013 – 47,058 miles
  • 2012 – 43,494 miles
  • 2011 – 40,113 miles
  • 2010 – 35,135 miles
  • 2009 – 28,827 miles
  • 2008 – 23,274 miles
  • 2007 – 16,354 miles
  • 2006 – 14,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,005 miles (+70)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    241151866033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail65,935 miles (+1,570)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    723422779311
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner vehical structure structure is corred
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass64,365 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    349689254978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut to inner wheel arch, visible inside and underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,362 miles (+2,986)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    535430102847
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Not Flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Not Flashing (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Strut to inner wheel arch, visible inside and underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,376 miles (+2,434)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    104445268246
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOff side indicator side repeater shows an extensively faded colour.
    • AdvisoryRear differential area shows oil/fluid contamination.
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal shows travel.

  6. Pass58,942 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    763539908082
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOff and near side rear flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished/cracked.
    • AdvisoryOff and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

  7. Fail58,942 miles (+1,788)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    347173902136
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOff and near side rear flexi-brake hose rubbers are perished/cracked.
    • AdvisoryOff and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

  8. Pass57,154 miles (+2,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    608601356274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper may have lost its oil.

  9. Pass55,012 miles (+2,534)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    981844289250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.
    • AdvisoryFront service brakes show imbalance of 11%.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.
    • AdvisoryOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
    • AdvisoryOff side front wiper blade rubber split.

  10. Pass52,478 miles (+2,732)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    445275096099
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished/cracked.

  11. Pass49,746 miles (+2,688)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    816968654296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass47,058 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    207394153273
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to perish.
    • NoteOff side rear outer brake pad shows wear.

  13. Fail47,058 miles (+1,386)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    308924253444
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to perish.
    • NoteOff side rear outer brake pad shows wear.

  14. Pass45,672 miles (+2,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,672 miles
    Test number
    146787473447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass43,494 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    589821382095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail43,494 miles (+3,381)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    986611382077
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade rubber is extensivly split/deteriorated.

  17. Pass40,113 miles (+4,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,113 miles
    Test number
    246845371011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade rubber split.

  18. Pass35,135 miles (+6,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    681617670044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade rubber split.

  19. Pass28,827 miles (+5,553)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    704666289019
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread shows splits.
    • NoteUndershield fitted.

  20. Pass23,274 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    240998988038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,265 miles (+6,911)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    752227888085
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.
    • NoteOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front and rear axels.
    • NoteOff and near side front brake discs show wear.
    • NoteUndershield fitted.
    • NoteUndervehicle oil contamination.

  22. Pass16,354 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,354 miles
    Test number
    671285787010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,383 miles
    Test number
    192743206259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LKU

Does M5 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 LKU expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 LKU?
The MOT on M5 LKU expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 LKU done?
M5 LKU was recorded at 66,005 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 3,300 miles a year.
Has M5 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LKU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 LKU 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 M5 LKU find?
M5 LKU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner strut to inner wheel arch; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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