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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

S5 XWWMOT history

S5 XWW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

S5 XWW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,242 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XWW was last recorded at 68,242 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,237 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,242 miles
  • 2025 – 66,320 miles
  • 2024 – 66,181 miles
  • 2023 – 64,330 miles
  • 2022 – 63,741 miles
  • 2020 – 61,429 miles
  • 2019 – 58,650 miles
  • 2018 – 56,314 miles
  • 2017 – 53,073 miles
  • 2016 – 50,086 miles
  • 2015 – 46,441 miles
  • 2014 – 42,987 miles
  • 2013 – 39,186 miles
  • 2012 – 37,127 miles
  • 2011 – 34,686 miles
  • 2010 – 30,199 miles
  • 2009 – 27,157 miles
  • 2008 – 21,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,242 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Axle Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,242 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    206837228415
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,237 miles (+1,917)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    891612162112
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,320 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    478287130565
    • DangerousOsf wheel siezed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake callipers corroded

  4. Fail66,320 miles (+139)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    331800815856
    • DangerousOsf wheel siezed
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake callipers corroded

  5. Pass66,181 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    126657960600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    460615713872
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  7. Fail64,330 miles (+589)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    181789807292
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect Both front and rear incorrect spaced (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  8. Pass63,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    869937166094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,741 miles (+2,312)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    687792272808
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,429 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    648229670503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,650 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    960331874560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,314 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    270478483661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    323784751190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,073 miles (+2,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    423546333175
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass50,086 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,086 miles
    Test number
    463423129882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,441 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    956397502369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,987 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    105552464224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,186 miles
    Test number
    587443953233
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass39,186 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,186 miles
    Test number
    635483453298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,127 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,127 miles
    Test number
    778364982275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,686 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    169788671258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,199 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    354922370427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass30,199 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    623692170291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,157 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    302772389465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,260 miles
    Test number
    362803068446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XWW

Does S5 XWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XWW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XWW?
The MOT on S5 XWW is valid until 6 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 XWW done?
S5 XWW was recorded at 68,242 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has S5 XWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XWW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XWW 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 XWW find?
S5 XWW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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