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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB05 DVWMOT history

LB05 DVW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
84,161 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DVW was last recorded at 84,161 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,123 miles · 20 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,161 miles
  • 2019 – 84,123 miles
  • 2018 – 82,273 miles
  • 2016 – 79,730 miles
  • 2015 – 77,641 miles
  • 2014 – 76,692 miles
  • 2013 – 75,760 miles
  • 2012 – 73,674 miles
  • 2011 – 71,443 miles
  • 2010 – 61,403 miles
  • 2009 – 48,882 miles
  • 2008 – 39,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,161 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront tyre valves deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flange corroded

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,161 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    676987189748
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre valves deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange corroded
  2. Pass84,123 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    147531108204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange in middle badly corroded
  3. Pass82,273 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    774138304609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,493 miles (+1,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,493 miles
    Test number
    285848433294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  5. Pass79,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    883920259130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,730 miles (+2,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,730 miles
    Test number
    614081128737
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  7. Pass77,641 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    830606027754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    409270444352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,692 miles (+932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    385320644393
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass75,760 miles (+2,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    388778343395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass73,674 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    476572652442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteWater ingress in OS repeater lens
  12. Fail73,674 miles (+2,231)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    448222952482
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteWater ingress in OS repeater lens
  13. Pass71,443 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,443 miles
    Test number
    238786851390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    867045971155
    • NoteBoth front cross strut bushes worn
  15. Fail68,444 miles (+7,041)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    218825271480
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front cross strut bushes worn
  16. Pass61,403 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    202165770103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront cross strut bushes split
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing thin
  17. Fail61,403 miles (+12,521)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,403 miles
    Test number
    263805370121
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront cross strut bushes split
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing thin
  18. Pass48,882 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    190371789180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,145 miles
    Test number
    362794688144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DVW

Does LB05 DVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DVW expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DVW?
The MOT on LB05 DVW expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DVW done?
LB05 DVW was recorded at 84,161 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
Has LB05 DVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DVW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 DVW 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 DVW find?
LB05 DVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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