Mercedes-Benz SLK
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
R5 LABMOT history
R5 LAB is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 62,778 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R5 LAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R5 LAB was last recorded at 62,778 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 10,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,557 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,221 miles
- Average per year
- 6,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,778 miles
- 2025 – 52,557 miles
- 2024 – 39,314 miles
- 2023 – 34,040 miles
- 2021 – 30,443 miles
- 2020 – 26,141 miles
- 2019 – 22,101 miles
- 2018 – 16,998 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,778 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,778 miles (+10,221)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 62,778 miles
- Test number
- 582518468500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass52,557 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 52,557 miles
- Test number
- 943255453714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail52,557 miles (+13,243)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,557 miles
- Test number
- 181746341492
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,314 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 39,314 miles
- Test number
- 621810931416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,310 miles (+5,270)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,310 miles
- Test number
- 127954479525
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,040 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 34,040 miles
- Test number
- 345678954542
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail34,040 miles (+3,597)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,040 miles
- Test number
- 142061263038
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,443 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 30,443 miles
- Test number
- 490927778537
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,141 miles (+4,040)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 26,141 miles
- Test number
- 240646938628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,101 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 22,101 miles
- Test number
- 324675596399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail22,097 miles (+5,099)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,097 miles
- Test number
- 106388439174
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass16,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 16,998 miles
- Test number
- 980071267138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R5 LAB
- Does R5 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LAB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R5 LAB?
- The MOT on R5 LAB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R5 LAB done?
- R5 LAB was recorded at 62,778 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
- Has R5 LAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R5 LAB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R5 LAB 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 R5 LAB find?
- R5 LAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, and 1 more.
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