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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LB05 MKVMOT history

LB05 MKV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,358 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 MKV
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
11 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 MKV was last recorded at 46,358 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,064 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
1,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,358 miles
  • 2025 – 46,064 miles
  • 2024 – 45,116 miles
  • 2023 – 44,296 miles
  • 2022 – 43,639 miles
  • 2021 – 42,034 miles
  • 2020 – 39,739 miles
  • 2019 – 36,302 miles
  • 2018 – 34,963 miles
  • 2017 – 33,598 miles
  • 2015 – 32,241 miles
  • 2014 – 30,025 miles
  • 2013 – 27,262 miles
  • 2012 – 22,735 miles
  • 2011 – 19,526 miles
  • 2010 – 17,850 miles
  • 2009 – 14,712 miles
  • 2008 – 11,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,358 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,358 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    282499434546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass46,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    631076360992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail46,064 miles (+948)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    672902165907
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass45,116 miles (+820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    480090055757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass44,296 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    130464327512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,639 miles (+1,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,639 miles
    Test number
    575548658911
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,034 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,034 miles
    Test number
    323668460561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass39,739 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,739 miles
    Test number
    484471665762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,302 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    895188764345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,963 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,963 miles
    Test number
    929080569891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,598 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    503378269236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass32,241 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    469294269225
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass30,025 miles (+2,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,025 miles
    Test number
    535617884270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass27,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,262 miles
    Test number
    917476343240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,262 miles (+4,527)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,262 miles
    Test number
    369445043231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass22,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,735 miles
    Test number
    405249712264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail22,720 miles (+3,194)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    178349012207
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,526 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    709307511254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,850 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,850 miles
    Test number
    193956140233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,842 miles (+3,130)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    950494840270
    • FailureFront Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  21. Pass14,712 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,712 miles
    Test number
    614834409267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,796 miles
    Test number
    200124828289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 MKV

Does LB05 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 MKV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 MKV?
The MOT on LB05 MKV is valid until 11 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 MKV done?
LB05 MKV was recorded at 46,358 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
Has LB05 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 MKV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 MKV 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 MKV find?
LB05 MKV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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