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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LB05 DYDMOT history

LB05 DYD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
163,350 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DYD was last recorded at 163,350 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2018: 126,895 miles, lower than 126,979 miles on 16 Feb 2018.

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
163,298 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,350 miles
  • 2024 – 163,285 miles
  • 2023 – 163,280 miles
  • 2022 – 162,396 miles
  • 2021 – 159,213 miles
  • 2020 – 155,588 miles
  • 2019 – 140,826 miles
  • 2018 – 126,895 miles
  • 2017 – 111,997 miles
  • 2016 – 100,036 miles
  • 2015 – 83,394 miles
  • 2014 – 65,675 miles
  • 2013 – 57,068 miles
  • 2012 – 47,313 miles
  • 2011 – 44,171 miles
  • 2010 – 38,185 miles
  • 2009 – 30,008 miles
  • 2008 – 21,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,350 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
  • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays/covers obscuring full inspection

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,350 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,350 miles
    Test number
    532548070624
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays/covers obscuring full inspection

  2. Fail163,298 miles (+13)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,298 miles
    Test number
    676716691988
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency low (18%)

  3. Pass163,285 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    162695920541
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low

  4. Fail163,285 miles (+5)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    423506855215
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low

  5. Pass163,280 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,280 miles
    Test number
    321795846515
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,280 miles (+884)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,280 miles
    Test number
    240750327435
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    162,396 miles
    Test number
    685821624576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,396 miles (+3,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,396 miles
    Test number
    902334687967
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass159,213 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,213 miles
    Test number
    478916821747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,588 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,588 miles
    Test number
    678690708250
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail155,572 miles (+14,746)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,572 miles
    Test number
    639179323467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,826 miles (+13,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    351351496902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lense cracked

  13. Pass126,895 miles (-84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,895 miles
    Test number
    835129651363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail126,979 miles (+14,982)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,979 miles
    Test number
    752823091359
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass111,997 miles (+11,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,997 miles
    Test number
    467713528988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,036 miles (+628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    931146882554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped

  17. Fail99,408 miles (+16,014)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,408 miles
    Test number
    183325536754
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a puncture
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass83,394 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    168805785044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,394 miles (+17,719)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,394 miles
    Test number
    887935685063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,675 miles (+8,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    246949864059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass57,068 miles (+9,755)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,068 miles
    Test number
    207400483091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass47,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    848955492035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,313 miles (+3,142)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    317585592083
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass44,171 miles (+5,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    356770701345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,185 miles (+8,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    114802810302
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass30,008 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,008 miles
    Test number
    623007389206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,114 miles
    Test number
    193303858220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 DYD

Does LB05 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DYD expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DYD?
The MOT on LB05 DYD expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DYD done?
LB05 DYD was recorded at 163,350 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has LB05 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DYD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 DYD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 DYD find?
LB05 DYD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts; handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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