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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

W5 LCGMOT history

W5 LCG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

W5 LCG silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,219 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LCG was last recorded at 85,219 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,844 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,375 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,219 miles
  • 2024 – 82,844 miles
  • 2023 – 81,248 miles
  • 2022 – 78,917 miles
  • 2021 – 77,250 miles
  • 2020 – 74,715 miles
  • 2019 – 72,498 miles
  • 2018 – 66,149 miles
  • 2017 – 60,542 miles
  • 2016 – 55,760 miles
  • 2015 – 50,425 miles
  • 2014 – 43,889 miles
  • 2013 – 37,704 miles
  • 2011 – 23,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,219 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17-94y (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,219 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    155383263156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17-94y (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,844 miles (+1,596)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,844 miles
    Test number
    335401932604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass81,248 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    700234899811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass78,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    667859349430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,917 miles (+1,667)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    422592566566
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,250 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    455474580004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,229 miles (+2,514)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,229 miles
    Test number
    732138212489
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,715 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    238033817595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail74,710 miles (+2,212)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    652656649559
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,498 miles (+6,349)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    933712200638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass66,149 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    674029529682
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail66,149 miles (+5,607)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    757680503533
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass60,542 miles (+4,782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    702490725466
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rears (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass55,760 miles (+5,335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    552232192418
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,425 miles (+6,536)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,425 miles
    Test number
    329945125457
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass43,889 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,889 miles
    Test number
    699522434264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,704 miles
    Test number
    677029333231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail37,704 miles (+14,209)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,704 miles
    Test number
    816179333283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass23,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    359882841239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,495 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    348982841407
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about W5 LCG

Does W5 LCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 LCG expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 LCG?
The MOT on W5 LCG expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 LCG done?
W5 LCG was recorded at 85,219 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has W5 LCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LCG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 LCG 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 LCG find?
W5 LCG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17-94y.

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