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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

S5 LKXMOT history

S5 LKX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

S5 LKX silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,880 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LKX was last recorded at 103,880 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,876 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,880 miles
  • 2023 – 94,100 miles
  • 2022 – 88,339 miles
  • 2020 – 80,576 miles
  • 2018 – 72,627 miles
  • 2017 – 69,517 miles
  • 2015 – 57,978 miles
  • 2014 – 51,558 miles
  • 2013 – 49,044 miles
  • 2012 – 46,345 miles
  • 2011 – 40,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,880 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    923747967604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,876 miles (+9,776)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,876 miles
    Test number
    886884012216
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    597190205925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,100 miles (+5,761)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,100 miles
    Test number
    441904133852
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass88,339 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    778467753471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,701 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    649533124946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass80,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    740062018925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,546 miles (+4,244)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    814844034824
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass76,302 miles (+3,675)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    218584649584
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass72,627 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,627 miles
    Test number
    986221290274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass69,517 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    794278672662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,978 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,978 miles
    Test number
    399194535169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,558 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    796828924115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,044 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    638942443119
    • 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)
  15. Pass46,345 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    665277632181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    976383431190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LKX

Does S5 LKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 LKX expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 LKX?
The MOT on S5 LKX expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 LKX done?
S5 LKX was recorded at 103,880 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has S5 LKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LKX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 LKX 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 LKX find?
S5 LKX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front wing corroded; nearside rear lower sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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