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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LB05 DXPMOT history

LB05 DXP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
69,708 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DXP was last recorded at 69,708 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2011: 51,187 miles, lower than 76,334 miles on 18 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,708 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,708 miles
  • 2023 – 68,718 miles
  • 2022 – 67,737 miles
  • 2018 – 62,862 miles
  • 2017 – 60,822 miles
  • 2016 – 56,516 miles
  • 2011 – 51,216 miles
  • 2010 – 76,334 miles
  • 2008 – 32,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,708 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing and suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    129145730477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,708 miles (+990)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    913364879565
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,718 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    822750659341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,714 miles (+977)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    672187560398
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,737 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    729341564355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing and suspension corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake passed mot but could be more efficient
    • AdvisoryUnder trays ,engine cover and plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  6. Fail67,725 miles (+4,863)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    874266959110
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing and suspension corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing and suspension corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake passed mot but could be more efficient
    • AdvisoryUnder trays ,engine cover and plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Pass62,862 miles (+2,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    963734369448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass60,822 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    318025574269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail60,821 miles (+4,305)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    663825617857
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass56,516 miles (+5,300)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    145662884347
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON UNDERSIDE

  11. Pass51,216 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    495878321430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,187 miles (-25,147)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,187 miles
    Test number
    167705501387
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,334 miles (+44,245)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    964968030113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,089 miles
    Test number
    532191098271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DXP

Does LB05 DXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DXP expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DXP?
The MOT on LB05 DXP expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DXP done?
LB05 DXP was recorded at 69,708 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 2,366 miles a year.
Has LB05 DXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DXP has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 DXP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 DXP find?
LB05 DXP passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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