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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

N5 LSJMOT history

N5 LSJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 38,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

N5 LSJ black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,581 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LSJ was last recorded at 38,581 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2017: 11,326 miles, lower than 15,527 miles on 21 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,645 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
936 miles
Average per year
2,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,581 miles
  • 2024 – 37,645 miles
  • 2023 – 33,207 miles
  • 2022 – 30,608 miles
  • 2021 – 26,515 miles
  • 2020 – 20,061 miles
  • 2019 – 16,949 miles
  • 2018 – 12,654 miles
  • 2017 – 11,326 miles
  • 2016 – 15,527 miles
  • 2015 – 7,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,581 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside front void of tread on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,581 miles (+936)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    278744713159
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass37,645 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,645 miles
    Test number
    998158310051
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside front void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail37,643 miles (+4,436)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,643 miles
    Test number
    643039388293
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside front void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass33,207 miles (+2,599)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    625301265491
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass30,608 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    485491474673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,515 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,515 miles
    Test number
    182597730664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,321 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    700342685106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    561257164744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,061 miles (+3,112)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    467127119747
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass16,949 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    16,949 miles
    Test number
    946349484566
    • 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))
  11. Pass12,654 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    12,654 miles
    Test number
    362995246620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,326 miles (-4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    11,326 miles
    Test number
    309918299794
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass15,527 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,527 miles
    Test number
    227213410785
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass7,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    7,957 miles
    Test number
    574831828589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LSJ

Does N5 LSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LSJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 LSJ?
The MOT on N5 LSJ is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LSJ done?
N5 LSJ was recorded at 38,581 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,996 miles a year.
Has N5 LSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LSJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 LSJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N5 LSJ find?
N5 LSJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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