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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

LB05 DXGMOT history

LB05 DXG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DXG was last recorded at 47,986 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,371 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
615 miles
Average per year
1,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,986 miles
  • 2025 – 47,371 miles
  • 2024 – 46,359 miles
  • 2023 – 45,331 miles
  • 2022 – 44,029 miles
  • 2021 – 42,278 miles
  • 2020 – 41,274 miles
  • 2019 – 38,995 miles
  • 2018 – 37,241 miles
  • 2017 – 32,612 miles
  • 2016 – 27,561 miles
  • 2015 – 23,520 miles
  • 2014 – 22,841 miles
  • 2013 – 22,398 miles
  • 2012 – 21,819 miles
  • 2011 – 21,309 miles
  • 2010 – 20,855 miles
  • 2009 – 20,369 miles
  • 2008 – 19,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,986 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Started to leak oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has had a previous weld repair.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,986 miles (+615)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    613365800536
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Started to leak oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has had a previous weld repair.

  2. Pass47,371 miles (+1,012)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    167014711145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and started to leak oil. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has previous weld repair.

  3. Pass46,359 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    369257595034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,331 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    417076211340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass44,029 miles (+1,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,029 miles
    Test number
    815594498324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,278 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    866668971227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,274 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    814513065878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,995 miles (+1,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,995 miles
    Test number
    206130176415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass37,241 miles (+4,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,241 miles
    Test number
    202449966349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass32,612 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,612 miles
    Test number
    469122082217
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass27,561 miles (+4,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,561 miles
    Test number
    483448562099
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass23,520 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    269454915478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,841 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,841 miles
    Test number
    706532634187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,398 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,398 miles
    Test number
    729920133109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass21,819 miles (+510)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,819 miles
    Test number
    986231122196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers installed

  16. Pass21,309 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    518111431102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,855 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,855 miles
    Test number
    961804740113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,369 miles (+701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,369 miles
    Test number
    591001089191
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake lower effort than offside

  19. Pass19,668 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,668 miles
    Test number
    312599928334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,634 miles
    Test number
    182095468135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 DXG

Does LB05 DXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 DXG is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DXG?
The MOT on LB05 DXG is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 DXG done?
LB05 DXG was recorded at 47,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 1,678 miles a year.
Has LB05 DXG ever failed its MOT?
No. LB05 DXG has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB05 DXG 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 DXG find?
LB05 DXG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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