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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

S5 PPBMOT history

S5 PPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

S5 PPB silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,285 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PPB was last recorded at 42,285 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,958 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
1,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,285 miles
  • 2025 – 41,958 miles
  • 2024 – 41,722 miles
  • 2023 – 39,776 miles
  • 2021 – 39,743 miles
  • 2020 – 37,293 miles
  • 2019 – 35,203 miles
  • 2018 – 33,577 miles
  • 2017 – 31,770 miles
  • 2016 – 30,313 miles
  • 2015 – 28,911 miles
  • 2014 – 26,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,285 miles (+327)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,285 miles
    Test number
    900094420183
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass41,958 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    230131409014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,722 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    329073969428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,328 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    794378614362
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm ball joint gaiter split & grease escaping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail41,328 miles (+1,552)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    112363929064
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arm ball joint gaiter split & grease escaping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass39,776 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    407973053143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,743 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    565415107154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,616 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    503815004521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail39,601 miles (+2,308)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    756807058709
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass37,293 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    225585966466
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn and lipped
  11. Pass35,203 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    738673501316
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and cracking in tread areas
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn lipped and corroded on inner face
    • AdvisorySome fluctuation on rear brakes when applied
  12. Pass33,577 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,577 miles
    Test number
    209031439414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass31,770 miles (+1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    373744863548
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and lipped
  14. Pass30,313 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,313 miles
    Test number
    429450367093
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
  15. Pass28,911 miles (+2,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    717359201113
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryService light shows over due on dash
  16. Pass26,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,888 miles
    Test number
    395659454433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 PPB

Does S5 PPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 PPB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 PPB?
The MOT on S5 PPB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 PPB done?
S5 PPB was recorded at 42,285 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,296 miles a year.
Has S5 PPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PPB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 PPB 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 PPB find?
S5 PPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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