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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

LB05 UCAMOT history

LB05 UCA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UCA
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
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UCA was last recorded at 159,531 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,553 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
7,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,531 miles
  • 2025 – 158,553 miles
  • 2024 – 157,694 miles
  • 2023 – 155,606 miles
  • 2022 – 154,147 miles
  • 2021 – 152,510 miles
  • 2020 – 144,965 miles
  • 2019 – 138,935 miles
  • 2018 – 132,119 miles
  • 2017 – 124,940 miles
  • 2016 – 115,197 miles
  • 2015 – 99,663 miles
  • 2014 – 85,695 miles
  • 2013 – 73,804 miles
  • 2012 – 57,234 miles
  • 2011 – 44,850 miles
  • 2010 – 32,932 miles
  • 2009 – 19,475 miles
  • 2008 – 15,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,531 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,531 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,531 miles
    Test number
    422287863691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,553 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,553 miles
    Test number
    968136904565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,694 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,694 miles
    Test number
    328380950824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,606 miles
    Test number
    936770143282
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail155,606 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,606 miles
    Test number
    262913612282
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail155,593 miles (+1,446)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,593 miles
    Test number
    541718845652
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass154,147 miles (+1,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,147 miles
    Test number
    884419046349
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,510 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    207391465238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail152,510 miles (+7,545)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    403359575645
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass144,965 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    144,965 miles
    Test number
    989467144284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail144,964 miles (+6,029)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,964 miles
    Test number
    854028810905
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass138,935 miles (+6,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    651506749799
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn low on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn low on inside edge

  13. Pass132,119 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,119 miles
    Test number
    375657243965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,940 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,940 miles
    Test number
    101816700718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,197 miles (+15,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    255431790879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,663 miles (+13,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,663 miles
    Test number
    288447885493
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass85,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    878015504206
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Fail85,695 miles (+11,891)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,695 miles
    Test number
    259385804228
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass73,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    319523603413
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail73,803 miles (+16,569)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    509840903299
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFoot brake spongy
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in very poor condition
    • NoteSlight rubbing rear brakes

  21. Pass57,234 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    709339642197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEnigine Management Light on
    • NoteSRS warning light on

  22. Fail57,234 miles (+12,384)2 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,234 miles
    Test number
    335329442113
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEnigine Management Light on
    • NoteSRS warning light on

  23. Pass44,850 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    665239021172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,932 miles (+13,457)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    162656710170
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut in n/s/f tyre but not to cord

  25. Pass19,475 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    270948319496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,543 miles
    Test number
    111316288175
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 UCA

Does LB05 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 UCA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UCA?
The MOT on LB05 UCA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 UCA done?
LB05 UCA was recorded at 159,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,901 miles a year.
Has LB05 UCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UCA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 UCA 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 UCA find?
LB05 UCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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