Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
S5 HKXMOT history
S5 HKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 101,736 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 HKX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 HKX was last recorded at 101,736 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,444 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,292 miles
- Average per year
- 4,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,736 miles
- 2025 – 100,444 miles
- 2024 – 97,695 miles
- 2023 – 95,040 miles
- 2022 – 92,435 miles
- 2021 – 90,276 miles
- 2020 – 87,801 miles
- 2019 – 82,280 miles
- 2018 – 75,330 miles
- 2017 – 68,530 miles
- 2016 – 62,002 miles
- 2015 – 55,133 miles
- 2014 – 44,574 miles
- 2013 – 36,546 miles
- 2012 – 33,173 miles
- 2011 – 27,435 miles
- 2010 – 26,294 miles
- 2009 – 23,856 miles
- 2008 – 20,717 miles
- 2007 – 20,461 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,736 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective System adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,736 miles (+1,292)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 101,736 miles
- Test number
- 136161930949
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective System adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,444 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 100,444 miles
- Test number
- 381514733922
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and pressure possibly low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside exhaust mounting bracket missing - system adequately supported
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail100,435 miles (+2,740)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,435 miles
- Test number
- 234825483634
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges. STRONG ADVISE! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,695 miles (+2,655)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,695 miles
- Test number
- 510485576700
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,040 miles (+2,605)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 95,040 miles
- Test number
- 592556068835
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,435 miles (+43)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,435 miles
- Test number
- 124421044248
- MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,392 miles (+2,116)2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,392 miles
- Test number
- 652491741577
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,276 miles (+2,475)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 90,276 miles
- Test number
- 503976352288
- AdvisoryFront Upper anti roll bar, ball joint dust covers poor
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
Pass87,801 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,801 miles
- Test number
- 531107295180
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
- AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion.
Fail87,799 miles (+5,519)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,799 miles
- Test number
- 794209603154
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
- AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrosion.
Pass82,280 miles (+6,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 82,280 miles
- Test number
- 968182898489
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,330 miles (+6,800)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,330 miles
- Test number
- 356929931049
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass68,530 miles (+6,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,530 miles
- Test number
- 525621730874
- AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre close to wear bars 2.4 mm
- AdvisoryAdvise slight bind n/s/r brake
Pass62,002 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 62,002 miles
- Test number
- 274614110581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers snapped
Fail61,999 miles (+6,866)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,999 miles
- Test number
- 134189838492
- 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers snapped
Pass55,133 miles (+10,559)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,133 miles
- Test number
- 428615605216
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass44,574 miles (+8,028)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,574 miles
- Test number
- 598836254017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,546 miles (+3,373)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,546 miles
- Test number
- 885941763014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,173 miles (+5,738)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 33,173 miles
- Test number
- 367774552015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,435 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,435 miles
- Test number
- 258450871082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,294 miles (+2,438)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 26,294 miles
- Test number
- 102353850481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,856 miles
- Test number
- 264134859006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,856 miles (+3,139)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,856 miles
- Test number
- 672334459001
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass20,717 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 20,717 miles
- Test number
- 350388658046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,461 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,461 miles
- Test number
- 900345837317
- NoteNearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall
Questions about S5 HKX
- Does S5 HKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HKX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 HKX?
- The MOT on S5 HKX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 HKX done?
- S5 HKX was recorded at 101,736 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,370 miles a year.
- Has S5 HKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 HKX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 HKX 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 HKX find?
- S5 HKX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear exhaust mounting defective system adequately supported, and 2 more.
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