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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

M5 RTAMOT history

M5 RTA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
137,346 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RTA was last recorded at 137,346 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,886 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,346 miles
  • 2021 – 134,886 miles
  • 2020 – 132,505 miles
  • 2019 – 128,062 miles
  • 2018 – 122,888 miles
  • 2017 – 117,224 miles
  • 2016 – 111,041 miles
  • 2015 – 103,121 miles
  • 2013 – 98,219 miles
  • 2012 – 85,483 miles
  • 2011 – 72,843 miles
  • 2010 – 58,895 miles
  • 2008 – 54,053 miles
  • 2007 – 48,562 miles
  • 2006 – 42,256 miles
  • 2005 – 35,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,346 miles
    Test number
    621661453932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail137,346 miles (+2,460)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,346 miles
    Test number
    782255708479
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass134,886 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,886 miles
    Test number
    265956789188
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail134,885 miles (+23)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,885 miles
    Test number
    964114075630
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail134,862 miles (+2,357)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    482539942464
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass132,505 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,505 miles
    Test number
    270125233207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,062 miles (+5,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,062 miles
    Test number
    390321259985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    578490495265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail122,888 miles (+5,664)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    635584347294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass117,224 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    367802467331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,041 miles
    Test number
    958896255634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,041 miles (+7,920)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,041 miles
    Test number
    732334029786
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass103,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    556850415142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,121 miles (+4,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    589130515133
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass98,219 miles (+12,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    936000013282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass85,483 miles (+12,640)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    305359102259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    645984211260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,843 miles (+13,948)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    616123411203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass58,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    810800010192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail58,895 miles (+4,842)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    551249900177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass54,053 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    642438598247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,562 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,562 miles
    Test number
    601988297242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,256 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    732660496221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,844 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    763014765274
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront & rear number plates starting to deteriate.

Questions about M5 RTA

Does M5 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RTA expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RTA?
The MOT on M5 RTA expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RTA done?
M5 RTA was recorded at 137,346 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has M5 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RTA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 RTA 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 RTA find?
M5 RTA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear fuel pipe/s corroded.

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