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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 5,439 cc

S5 XLKMOT history

S5 XLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

S5 XLK blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,406 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XLK was last recorded at 119,406 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,401 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,406 miles
  • 2024 – 113,293 miles
  • 2023 – 112,336 miles
  • 2022 – 107,503 miles
  • 2021 – 99,577 miles
  • 2020 – 89,635 miles
  • 2019 – 77,549 miles
  • 2018 – 66,006 miles
  • 2017 – 62,836 miles
  • 2016 – 60,510 miles
  • 2015 – 58,284 miles
  • 2014 – 56,946 miles
  • 2013 – 49,364 miles
  • 2012 – 42,210 miles
  • 2010 – 33,440 miles
  • 2009 – 25,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,406 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above under tray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,406 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,406 miles
    Test number
    549061956621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail119,401 miles (+6,108)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    127204857673
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,293 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,293 miles
    Test number
    489877983135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,336 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    731449471099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,503 miles
    Test number
    846393638244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail107,499 miles (+7,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,499 miles
    Test number
    316332194868
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass99,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    690109498785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail99,577 miles (+9,942)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    436771558006
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above under tray (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass89,635 miles (+12,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    967542009110
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension arm ball joints down facing front

  10. Pass77,549 miles (+11,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    868713329793
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

  11. Pass66,006 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    288057882800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,996 miles (+2,075)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    737383719752
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass63,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,921 miles
    Test number
    310736477370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

  14. Fail63,921 miles (+1,085)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,921 miles
    Test number
    578840146629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

  15. Pass62,836 miles (+2,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,836 miles
    Test number
    134878541984
    • AdvisoryAll four front lower suspension arm inner bushes badly split/perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexes perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake lines slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to bottom of rear springs

  16. Pass60,510 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,510 miles
    Test number
    602027115886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,284 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,284 miles
    Test number
    125139915428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,946 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,946 miles
    Test number
    849823004035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    146044923430
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail49,364 miles (+7,154)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    416234323088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass42,210 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    147681712036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,440 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,440 miles
    Test number
    293865610341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    191754249383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,809 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    444184649390
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about S5 XLK

Does S5 XLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 XLK expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 XLK?
The MOT on S5 XLK expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 XLK done?
S5 XLK was recorded at 119,406 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,912 miles a year.
Has S5 XLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XLK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 XLK 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 XLK find?
S5 XLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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