Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc
LB05 DWMMOT history
LB05 DWM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 105,473 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 DWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 DWM was last recorded at 105,473 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,464 miles · 27 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 4,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,473 miles
- 2025 – 102,964 miles
- 2024 – 100,624 miles
- 2023 – 98,280 miles
- 2022 – 95,949 miles
- 2021 – 93,945 miles
- 2020 – 91,586 miles
- 2019 – 88,125 miles
- 2018 – 82,861 miles
- 2017 – 78,666 miles
- 2016 – 73,770 miles
- 2015 – 70,963 miles
- 2014 – 67,784 miles
- 2013 – 63,889 miles
- 2012 – 56,994 miles
- 2011 – 48,486 miles
- 2010 – 40,514 miles
- 2009 – 33,067 miles
- 2008 – 25,440 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,473 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,473 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 105,473 miles
- Test number
- 585571789117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,464 miles (+2,500)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,464 miles
- Test number
- 167185331320
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole near mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass102,964 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 102,964 miles
- Test number
- 236422616958
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail102,964 miles (+2,340)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,964 miles
- Test number
- 738267659173
- DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely cracked / perished nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed severely cracked / perished nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,624 miles (+2,344)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 100,624 miles
- Test number
- 238484568390
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,280 miles (+2,331)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 98,280 miles
- Test number
- 450373165361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,949 miles (+2,004)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 95,949 miles
- Test number
- 548644705234
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip in o/s. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres perished on inner and outer edges of tread but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryStandard undertrays and sill covers fitted.
- AdvisoryStandard undertrays and sill covers fitted.
Pass93,945 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 93,945 miles
- Test number
- 742838879776
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged osr cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear greased/oiled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has play /lift when vehicle jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFactory undertrays fitted covering some components
Fail93,943 miles (+2,357)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,943 miles
- Test number
- 669233425202
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe holed /corroded nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged osr cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear greased/oiled (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has play /lift when vehicle jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFactory undertrays fitted covering some components
Pass91,586 miles (+3,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,586 miles
- Test number
- 762580907141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected
Pass88,125 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,125 miles
- Test number
- 993978539824
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Fail88,124 miles (+5,263)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,124 miles
- Test number
- 981458962530
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at o/s, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Pass82,861 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 82,861 miles
- Test number
- 862526654260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Fail82,854 miles (+4,188)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,854 miles
- Test number
- 798335351534
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement croass strut (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque strut (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass78,666 miles (+4,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 78,666 miles
- Test number
- 590241167021
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryRear Hand brake efficiency only just met requirements
Pass73,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Test number
- 963829267574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,770 miles (+2,807)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Test number
- 184029580964
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
Pass70,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 107240545455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,963 miles (+3,179)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 525230645095
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass67,784 miles (+3,895)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 67,784 miles
- Test number
- 435061194180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,889 miles (+6,895)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,889 miles
- Test number
- 705697383147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTraces of oil on the engine undertray
Pass56,994 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,994 miles
- Test number
- 518726502208
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass48,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 48,486 miles
- Test number
- 498671801208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,486 miles (+7,972)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,486 miles
- Test number
- 505851801232
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass40,514 miles (+7,447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,514 miles
- Test number
- 701070100202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,067 miles (+7,627)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,067 miles
- Test number
- 802799609224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,440 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 25,440 miles
- Test number
- 911934708275
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB05 DWM
- Does LB05 DWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DWM is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 DWM?
- The MOT on LB05 DWM is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 DWM done?
- LB05 DWM was recorded at 105,473 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
- Has LB05 DWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 DWM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 DWM 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 DWM find?
- LB05 DWM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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