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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

W5 EMWMOT history

W5 EMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

W5 EMW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
47,385 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 EMW was last recorded at 47,385 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,678 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,385 miles
  • 2025 – 46,678 miles
  • 2024 – 45,619 miles
  • 2023 – 44,660 miles
  • 2022 – 43,882 miles
  • 2021 – 42,380 miles
  • 2020 – 41,040 miles
  • 2019 – 39,366 miles
  • 2018 – 37,847 miles
  • 2017 – 35,493 miles
  • 2015 – 32,142 miles
  • 2014 – 30,759 miles
  • 2013 – 26,799 miles
  • 2012 – 23,795 miles
  • 2011 – 20,630 miles
  • 2010 – 17,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,385 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,385 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,385 miles
    Test number
    544125153587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    487470819204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,677 miles (+1,058)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    802681592016
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass45,619 miles (+959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    751071144703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass44,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    850890703259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail44,660 miles (+778)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    163956324353
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp top mount broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,882 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    796166466397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,380 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    509906058932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    892848526853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,040 miles (+1,674)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    723124618073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass39,366 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    911309577457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,847 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    280798880598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,811 miles (+2,318)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    947159652857
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass35,493 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    499553523762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass32,142 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,142 miles
    Test number
    134409337781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,759 miles (+3,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,759 miles
    Test number
    576849774210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass26,799 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    769821883280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,795 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,795 miles
    Test number
    857856882227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,630 miles
    Test number
    518046681221
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is starting to slpit in centre of tread.
  20. Fail20,630 miles (+3,353)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,630 miles
    Test number
    988306081230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is starting to slpit in centre of tread.
  21. Pass17,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,277 miles
    Test number
    750249070275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 EMW

Does W5 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 EMW is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 EMW?
The MOT on W5 EMW is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 EMW done?
W5 EMW was recorded at 47,385 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has W5 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 EMW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 EMW 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 EMW find?
W5 EMW passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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