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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S5 DGHMOT history

S5 DGH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S5 DGH blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
92,813 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DGH was last recorded at 92,813 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,197 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
4,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,813 miles
  • 2025 – 90,197 miles
  • 2024 – 84,541 miles
  • 2023 – 76,016 miles
  • 2022 – 74,074 miles
  • 2021 – 72,005 miles
  • 2020 – 70,126 miles
  • 2019 – 69,004 miles
  • 2018 – 66,800 miles
  • 2017 – 64,654 miles
  • 2016 – 50,767 miles
  • 2015 – 40,566 miles
  • 2014 – 37,574 miles
  • 2013 – 34,484 miles
  • 2012 – 30,009 miles
  • 2011 – 25,561 miles
  • 2010 – 21,774 miles
  • 2009 – 19,343 miles
  • 2008 – 15,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,813 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,813 miles (+2,616)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    306063691387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,197 miles (+5,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,197 miles
    Test number
    617147229124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass84,541 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    448885592988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,016 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    804349436614
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

  5. Pass74,074 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    743019279046
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,005 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    429988343833
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    240293591269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,126 miles (+1,122)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    278931857639
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,004 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    666317864915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    713609249322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,800 miles (+2,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,800 miles
    Test number
    906264676972
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass64,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    844463590793
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail64,654 miles (+13,887)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    975753753146
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass50,767 miles (+10,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,767 miles
    Test number
    992971628803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass40,566 miles (+3)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    135301465402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall
    • NoteOffside front damaged on outer wall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on inner wall

  16. Fail40,563 miles (+2,989)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    116028555474
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall
    • NoteOffside front damaged on outer wall

  17. Pass37,574 miles (+3,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    565725054036
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass34,484 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,484 miles
    Test number
    668732313076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    367623122015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,009 miles (+4,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    398883622096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass25,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    276825031079
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail25,561 miles (+3,787)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    155485531478
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass21,774 miles (+2,431)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,774 miles
    Test number
    501829720251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteNsr osr tyres getting low on tread

  24. Pass19,343 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,343 miles
    Test number
    503237459262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,413 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,413 miles
    Test number
    330948368437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    273392368445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 DGH

Does S5 DGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DGH is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DGH?
The MOT on S5 DGH is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DGH done?
S5 DGH was recorded at 92,813 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,328 miles a year.
Has S5 DGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DGH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S5 DGH 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 S5 DGH find?
S5 DGH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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