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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

W5 DBOMOT history

W5 DBO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

W5 DBO black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,665 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

W5 DBO was last recorded at 97,665 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 17,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,792 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17,873 miles
Average per year
8,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,665 miles
  • 2025 – 79,792 miles
  • 2024 – 60,478 miles
  • 2023 – 38,728 miles
  • 2022 – 38,071 miles
  • 2021 – 33,898 miles
  • 2020 – 30,520 miles
  • 2019 – 26,540 miles
  • 2018 – 23,479 miles
  • 2017 – 18,413 miles
  • 2016 – 10,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,665 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (In wheel arch)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,665 miles (+17,873)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    980592949818
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,792 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    973683778406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,775 miles (+19,297)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    837034941607
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,478 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,478 miles
    Test number
    417721623643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,565 miles (+14,837)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    500883619378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,728 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    500670079057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,071 miles (+4,173)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,071 miles
    Test number
    826445621336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper is damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (In wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,898 miles (+3,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    850795469438
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is damaged N/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (In wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass30,520 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    970643139453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,540 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    469868919734
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low on inner edge

  11. Pass23,479 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    23,479 miles
    Test number
    176999946040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,413 miles (+8,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,413 miles
    Test number
    335431825266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    10,133 miles
    Test number
    286931417779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DBO

Does W5 DBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DBO is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 DBO?
The MOT on W5 DBO is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DBO done?
W5 DBO was recorded at 97,665 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 8,492 miles a year.
Has W5 DBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DBO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 DBO 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 W5 DBO find?
W5 DBO failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects: nearside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread 2354018.

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