MERCEDES-BENZ SLK P5LKX has 22 MOTs

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This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 74,552 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 12:00.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 18th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

P5LKX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202674,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 202574,552 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202418TH OCTOBER 202573,331 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20232ND OCTOBER 202472,454 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202226TH SEPTEMBER 202371,635 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 202270,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH JULY 202012TH JULY 202168,549 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 202068,549 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED2ND JULY 201913TH JANUARY 202166,097 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201813TH JULY 201964,843 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20177TH JULY 201862,161 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 20165TH JULY 201759,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED6TH JULY 20155TH JULY 201658,438 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201417TH JUNE 201557,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Leaking Oil
PASSED5TH JUNE 201317TH JUNE 201453,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. USER ENTERED - (strong Advise) N/s/f Tyre Badly Cracked In Tread
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Shockers Have Slight Mist Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded At Flexi Joint
  6. USER ENTERED - (strong Advise) O/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded At Flexi Joint
PASSED6TH JUNE 201217TH JUNE 201348,173 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Diff Leaking Oil
PASSED18TH JUNE 201117TH JUNE 201245,156 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 201027TH MAY 201144,268 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Offside Front Tyre Outer Wall Deteriorated And Showing Cracks In Side Wall And Tread Patern Area 205/55/r16/91w
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20095TH MARCH 201043,445 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20085TH MARCH 200942,443 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20075TH MARCH 200841,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
PASSED6TH MARCH 20065TH MARCH 200739,140 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P5LKX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 91% | MOT Failure Rate: 9%

P5LKX MOT Comments

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P5LKX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 74,552 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,663 miles

P5LKX FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Slk with registration P5LKX was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 74,552 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,663 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Slk beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P5LKX has a 91% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Slk has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 4 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Slk is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does P5LKX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 P5LKX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P5LKX Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 P5LKX does have Tax. Read more

When does P5LKX Tax expire?

The current Tax for P5LKX will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P5LKX MOT expire?

The current MOT for P5LKX will expire in 6 months on Sunday 18th October 2026. Read more

When did P5LKX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P5LKX was on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 12:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P5LKX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for P5LKX we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P5LKX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for P5LKX we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 91% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has P5LKX done?

The odometer reading for P5LKX at the last MOT in October 2025 was 74,552 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,663 miles per year. Read more

How old is P5LKX?

The vehicle P5LKX was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th February 1997. Read more

What colour is P5LKX?

The official colour of P5LKX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does P5LKX have?

P5LKX has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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