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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T5 LKRMOT history

T5 LKR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
109,881 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LKR was last recorded at 109,881 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 4,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2010: 44,956 miles, lower than 69,946 miles on 17 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,776 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,105 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,881 miles
  • 2023 – 105,776 miles
  • 2022 – 101,156 miles
  • 2021 – 95,369 miles
  • 2020 – 90,285 miles
  • 2019 – 79,762 miles
  • 2018 – 69,614 miles
  • 2017 – 68,734 miles
  • 2016 – 66,129 miles
  • 2015 – 64,528 miles
  • 2014 – 62,696 miles
  • 2013 – 60,371 miles
  • 2012 – 57,100 miles
  • 2011 – 51,054 miles
  • 2010 – 44,956 miles
  • 2009 – 38,824 miles
  • 2008 – 32,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,881 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    882769141756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass105,776 miles (+4,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,776 miles
    Test number
    163290915211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass101,156 miles (+5,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    583971462368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  4. Pass95,369 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,369 miles
    Test number
    412902606589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,285 miles (+10,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,285 miles
    Test number
    215888711667
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake lever
  6. Pass79,762 miles (+10,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    195655509229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,614 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    728849084277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,734 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    381200788474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,129 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    334584026867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,528 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    693794014414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,696 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,696 miles
    Test number
    319085824244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,371 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,371 miles
    Test number
    417197913215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Fail60,369 miles (+3,269)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,369 miles
    Test number
    218847513221
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass57,100 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    906788022228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,054 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    889310031249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,956 miles (-24,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    374660530262
    • NoteNearside rear tyre dig in sidewall
  17. Fail69,946 miles (+31,122)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    651749520261
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre dig in sidewall
  18. Pass38,824 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    510279039291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,572 miles (+5,573)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    261601799124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust bracket slightly bent
    • NoteLarge under trays
  20. Pass32,999 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    263130908235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside head/light aim on upper limit/
    • NoteSticker on windscreen

Questions about T5 LKR

Does T5 LKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 LKR expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 LKR?
The MOT on T5 LKR expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 LKR done?
T5 LKR was recorded at 109,881 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has T5 LKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LKR has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on T5 LKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 LKR find?
T5 LKR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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