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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

LB05 CMUMOT history

LB05 CMU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,878 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CMU was last recorded at 96,878 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,749 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
4,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,878 miles
  • 2024 – 94,749 miles
  • 2023 – 93,622 miles
  • 2022 – 90,904 miles
  • 2021 – 88,482 miles
  • 2020 – 86,523 miles
  • 2019 – 81,041 miles
  • 2018 – 68,904 miles
  • 2017 – 55,959 miles
  • 2016 – 45,711 miles
  • 2015 – 42,823 miles
  • 2014 – 40,522 miles
  • 2013 – 37,447 miles
  • 2012 – 33,400 miles
  • 2011 – 29,388 miles
  • 2010 – 23,806 miles
  • 2009 – 18,400 miles
  • 2008 – 14,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,878 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,878 miles
    Test number
    807397075134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,749 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    191153171757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass93,622 miles (+2,718)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    566782374091
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass90,904 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    691159754919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,482 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    931732925315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,473 miles (+1,950)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    915645786728
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,523 miles (+5,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    923765087342
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass81,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    346475560929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,041 miles (+12,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,041 miles
    Test number
    786267778107
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass68,904 miles (+12,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,904 miles
    Test number
    993957656267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,959 miles (+10,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    306021747446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass45,711 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    740696098908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,823 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    829737655192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,522 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    458360274119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on center tread

  15. Pass40,522 miles (+3,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,522 miles
    Test number
    577030874171
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on center tread

  16. Pass37,447 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,447 miles
    Test number
    309087253139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    787805742127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,399 miles (+4,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    445455342147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass29,388 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    869178951150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,806 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    464074150146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,400 miles (+4,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    441761939149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    902518848120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CMU

Does LB05 CMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 CMU is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CMU?
The MOT on LB05 CMU is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 CMU done?
LB05 CMU was recorded at 96,878 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,613 miles a year.
Has LB05 CMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CMU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 CMU 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 LB05 CMU find?
LB05 CMU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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