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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

S5 SLKMOT history

S5 SLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S5 SLK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,092 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SLK was last recorded at 66,092 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,968 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,092 miles
  • 2024 – 65,968 miles
  • 2023 – 65,590 miles
  • 2022 – 64,543 miles
  • 2021 – 64,281 miles
  • 2020 – 64,106 miles
  • 2019 – 63,469 miles
  • 2018 – 61,722 miles
  • 2017 – 59,716 miles
  • 2016 – 57,000 miles
  • 2015 – 54,285 miles
  • 2014 – 51,173 miles
  • 2013 – 47,819 miles
  • 2012 – 42,320 miles
  • 2011 – 36,373 miles
  • 2010 – 30,666 miles
  • 2009 – 24,738 miles
  • 2008 – 13,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,092 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,092 miles
    Test number
    339902080196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,968 miles (+378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    996837051642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass65,590 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    206229254491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 245/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 245/35X48 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,543 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    508994217115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,281 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    421533348421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,279 miles (+173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    624079753524
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass64,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    600814799253
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail64,106 miles (+637)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    748575213253
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,469 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    295539167979
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  10. Pass61,722 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,722 miles
    Test number
    151846840193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,716 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    243217109317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,000 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,000 miles
    Test number
    433293983163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,285 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,285 miles
    Test number
    816042768969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,173 miles (+3,354)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    478490004462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass47,819 miles (+5,499)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    456126093202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass42,320 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,320 miles
    Test number
    956668592213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,373 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    806385401360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,371 miles (+5,705)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    496034801357
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass30,666 miles (+5,928)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,666 miles
    Test number
    393489890432
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front fog light damaged
  20. Pass24,738 miles (+10,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,738 miles
    Test number
    622453009351
    • NoteS.r.s. light on
  21. Pass13,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,866 miles
    Test number
    451298108480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 SLK

Does S5 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SLK is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 SLK?
The MOT on S5 SLK is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SLK done?
S5 SLK was recorded at 66,092 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has S5 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SLK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 SLK 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 SLK find?
S5 SLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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