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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

R5 LKGMOT history

R5 LKG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
105,395 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LKG was last recorded at 105,395 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 5,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,739 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,656 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,395 miles
  • 2023 – 99,739 miles
  • 2022 – 96,304 miles
  • 2020 – 96,284 miles
  • 2019 – 95,312 miles
  • 2018 – 93,625 miles
  • 2017 – 92,377 miles
  • 2016 – 91,348 miles
  • 2015 – 87,818 miles
  • 2014 – 80,680 miles
  • 2013 – 78,129 miles
  • 2012 – 75,251 miles
  • 2011 – 72,112 miles
  • 2010 – 68,971 miles
  • 2009 – 62,367 miles
  • 2008 – 55,064 miles
  • 2007 – 47,365 miles
  • 2006 – 37,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to both flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etcRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryAll outer wings 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.

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlights in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,395 miles (+5,656)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    838698306768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to both flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll outer wings corroded

  2. Pass99,739 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,739 miles
    Test number
    310977264296
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll outer wings corroding
    • AdvisoryAll rear brakepipes apart from o/s/r look to be greased and covered restricting proper inspection

  3. Fail99,739 miles (+3,435)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,739 miles
    Test number
    211578340902
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll outer wings corroding
    • AdvisoryAll rear brakepipes apart from o/s/r look to be greased and covered restricting proper inspection

  4. Pass96,304 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    629037890932
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail96,304 miles (+20)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    688706945333
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass96,284 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    229023655376
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  7. Fail96,283 miles (+971)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    345479272858
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated

  8. Pass95,312 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    95,312 miles
    Test number
    281546922434
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket In poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  9. Pass93,625 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,625 miles
    Test number
    762179351366
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight "flash" not working
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Fail93,624 miles (+1,247)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    359591424932
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight "flash" not working
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass92,377 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    240805938218
    • AdvisoryBoth outer track rod end ball joint dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryHeadlights In poor condition

  12. Pass91,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    961417587835
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMain beam flash doesn't work
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split at end

  13. Fail91,346 miles (+3,528)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,346 miles
    Test number
    239027919651
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryMain beam flash doesn't work
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split at end

  14. Pass87,818 miles (+7,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    548366105138
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken but secure

  15. Pass80,680 miles (+2,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    497033084015
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,129 miles (+2,878)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    155516893476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar outer bushes have slight play

  17. Pass75,251 miles (+3,139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    755805102122
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be wearing low

  18. Pass72,112 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    437706701135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,971 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    933710200195
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass68,971 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    991540000176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    172567089045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,349 miles (+7,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,349 miles
    Test number
    324077889066
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,064 miles (+7,699)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,064 miles
    Test number
    284010718458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear plates

  24. Pass47,365 miles (+9,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    812997997034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f head lamp poor aim

  25. Pass37,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    423315506175
    • NoteKnocking noise from n/s/r over rough ground!!

Questions about R5 LKG

Does R5 LKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R5 LKG expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R5 LKG?
The MOT on R5 LKG expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R5 LKG done?
R5 LKG was recorded at 105,395 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has R5 LKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LKG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R5 LKG 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 LKG find?
R5 LKG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes to both flexi hoses corroded; general underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc, and 3 more.

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