Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
W5 LVSMOT history
W5 LVS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2025
- Mileage
- 64,521 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 LVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 23 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 LVS was last recorded at 64,521 miles on 16 May 2024, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 64,186 miles · 27 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 335 miles
- Average per year
- 1,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 64,521 miles
- 2023 – 64,186 miles
- 2022 – 62,546 miles
- 2021 – 59,999 miles
- 2020 – 58,060 miles
- 2019 – 57,696 miles
- 2018 – 57,192 miles
- 2017 – 55,794 miles
- 2016 – 53,575 miles
- 2015 – 51,890 miles
- 2013 – 50,977 miles
- 2012 – 49,755 miles
- 2011 – 47,724 miles
- 2010 – 43,188 miles
- 2009 – 40,205 miles
- 2008 – 37,406 miles
- 2007 – 34,493 miles
- 2006 – 32,113 miles
- 2005 – 27,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,521 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2018
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,521 miles (+335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,521 miles
- Test number
- 859885824830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass64,186 miles (+1,640)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 64,186 miles
- Test number
- 561950648024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass62,546 miles (+2,547)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 62,546 miles
- Test number
- 716869039430
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRusting to rear subrame
Pass59,999 miles (+1,939)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 59,999 miles
- Test number
- 416946300100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral rusting to all suspension
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
Pass58,060 miles (+364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 58,060 miles
- Test number
- 396242967965
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass57,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 57,696 miles
- Test number
- 858835487772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail57,696 miles (+504)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,696 miles
- Test number
- 321543244329
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,192 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 57,192 miles
- Test number
- 704596448731
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,794 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,794 miles
- Test number
- 344106489322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,575 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,575 miles
- Test number
- 626410756067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,890 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 51,890 miles
- Test number
- 859093535070
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail51,861 miles (+884)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,861 miles
- Test number
- 597417225044
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass50,977 miles (+1,222)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,977 miles
- Test number
- 386305093256
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside front tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply/canvas
Pass49,755 miles (+2,031)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,755 miles
- Test number
- 125767492203
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 47,724 miles
- Test number
- 308255891272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,724 miles (+4,536)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,724 miles
- Test number
- 617475991285
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,188 miles (+2,983)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,188 miles
- Test number
- 582671000335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,205 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,205 miles
- Test number
- 813547989264
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,406 miles (+2,913)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 37,406 miles
- Test number
- 213634408344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,493 miles (+2,380)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,493 miles
- Test number
- 531434307347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 32,113 miles
- Test number
- 852820106309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,113 miles (+4,603)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,113 miles
- Test number
- 384399196488
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass27,510 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 27,510 miles
- Test number
- 192610405305
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about W5 LVS
- Does W5 LVS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 LVS expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 LVS?
- The MOT on W5 LVS expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W5 LVS done?
- W5 LVS was recorded at 64,521 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
- Has W5 LVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 LVS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on W5 LVS 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 LVS find?
- W5 LVS passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.
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