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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

S5 LCMMOT history

S5 LCM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
105,250 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LCM was last recorded at 105,250 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,180 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,250 miles
  • 2025 – 104,472 miles
  • 2019 – 102,824 miles
  • 2018 – 100,293 miles
  • 2017 – 97,658 miles
  • 2016 – 95,127 miles
  • 2015 – 94,087 miles
  • 2014 – 92,254 miles
  • 2013 – 90,325 miles
  • 2012 – 89,002 miles
  • 2011 – 84,335 miles
  • 2010 – 77,376 miles
  • 2009 – 74,819 miles
  • 2008 – 72,056 miles
  • 2007 – 70,510 miles
  • 2006 – 70,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,250 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Top suspension mount rubber deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Fog light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,250 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,250 miles
    Test number
    302278580753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,180 miles (+708)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,180 miles
    Test number
    533816644143
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,472 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    612745825279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,824 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    990389080358
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Knock from suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan rusted

  5. Fail102,821 miles (+2,528)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,821 miles
    Test number
    413633010063
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension mount rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • 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 Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
    • AdvisoryTransmission sump pan rusted

  6. Pass100,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    945847684847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,291 miles (+2,633)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,291 miles
    Test number
    554907245533
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    957848278529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryRoof light on in dash.
    • AdvisoryService due

  9. Fail97,658 miles (+2,531)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    426636974232
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryRoof light on in dash.
    • AdvisoryService due

  10. Pass95,127 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,127 miles
    Test number
    822444774776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail95,108 miles (+1,021)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    941856003204
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,087 miles (+1,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,087 miles
    Test number
    505431875123
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass92,254 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    668297404189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,325 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    835750503112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,002 miles (+4,667)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,002 miles
    Test number
    636707912221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,335 miles (+6,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    269299401275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass77,376 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    761476180130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,819 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    531103889172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,056 miles (+1,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    390949168199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles rattling

  20. Pass70,510 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,510 miles
    Test number
    831509397186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    890954966138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 LCM

Does S5 LCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LCM is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LCM?
The MOT on S5 LCM is valid until 23 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 LCM done?
S5 LCM was recorded at 105,250 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has S5 LCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LCM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LCM 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 LCM find?
S5 LCM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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