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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y5 LPCMOT history

Y5 LPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,595 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LPC was last recorded at 71,595 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,457 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,595 miles
  • 2025 – 69,457 miles
  • 2024 – 69,387 miles
  • 2023 – 69,314 miles
  • 2022 – 69,185 miles
  • 2021 – 68,927 miles
  • 2020 – 68,590 miles
  • 2019 – 67,811 miles
  • 2018 – 66,762 miles
  • 2017 – 66,053 miles
  • 2016 – 65,235 miles
  • 2015 – 64,279 miles
  • 2014 – 62,721 miles
  • 2013 – 61,599 miles
  • 2012 – 55,144 miles
  • 2011 – 50,064 miles
  • 2010 – 42,286 miles
  • 2009 – 36,803 miles
  • 2008 – 32,565 miles
  • 2007 – 27,227 miles
  • 2006 – 20,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,595 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled Rear Coil spring corroded os and nsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded os and ns rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake application uneven, os lagging in operation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,595 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    430445820192
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns

  2. Pass69,457 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    990213262228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled Rear Coil spring corroded os and ns

  3. Pass69,387 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    556393566275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,314 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    674751751250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application uneven, os lagging in operation

  5. Pass69,185 miles (+258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    710079058588
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application uneven, os lagging in operation

  6. Pass68,927 miles (+337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    995135391960
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled/greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application slightly uneven, os lagging in operation

  7. Pass68,590 miles (+779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    767490588592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application slightly uneven

  8. Pass67,811 miles (+1,049)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    301873647874
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application uneven os lagging in operation

  9. Pass66,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    764373644338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail66,762 miles (+709)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    431575882937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,053 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    453207965049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass65,235 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    873519463592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,279 miles (+1,558)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    598282745161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBeam image nsf head light poor.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear diff leaking.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor play in steering system.

  14. Pass62,721 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    576094434127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,599 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    179403133133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,541 miles (+6,397)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    206389523422
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass55,144 miles (+5,080)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    315320432186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFronts discs worn

  18. Pass50,064 miles (+7,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,064 miles
    Test number
    825476431178
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass42,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    312453930130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,286 miles (+5,483)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    451063630116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass36,803 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    284719919448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,565 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,565 miles
    Test number
    931098438171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,227 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,227 miles
    Test number
    881511547156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,058 miles
    Test number
    140556046155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LPC

Does Y5 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LPC is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LPC?
The MOT on Y5 LPC is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LPC done?
Y5 LPC was recorded at 71,595 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has Y5 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LPC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y5 LPC 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 Y5 LPC find?
Y5 LPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and rear differential leaks brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses showing signs of corrosion and oiled rear coil spring corroded os and ns.

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