Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc
LB05 UCMMOT history
LB05 UCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,789 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 May 2025
- Mileage
- 72,789 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 UCM
- 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
- 5 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 UCM was last recorded at 72,789 miles on 1 Jun 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,785 miles · 31 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 72,789 miles
- 2023 – 72,173 miles
- 2022 – 69,339 miles
- 2020 – 64,343 miles
- 2019 – 61,583 miles
- 2018 – 58,749 miles
- 2017 – 56,180 miles
- 2016 – 52,884 miles
- 2015 – 50,007 miles
- 2014 – 47,224 miles
- 2013 – 41,550 miles
- 2012 – 37,247 miles
- 2011 – 33,667 miles
- 2010 – 28,139 miles
- 2008 – 21,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,789 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017
Both exhaust brackets by rear axle corroded off
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Engine cover fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,789 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 72,789 miles
- Test number
- 187797598694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,785 miles (+612)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,785 miles
- Test number
- 258208376946
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass72,173 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 996187309891
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail72,173 miles (+2,834)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 577751713997
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass69,339 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 69,339 miles
- Test number
- 290294124308
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,343 miles (+2,760)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,343 miles
- Test number
- 352089228595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,583 miles (+2,834)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 61,583 miles
- Test number
- 514327029432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,749 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 58,749 miles
- Test number
- 183041657490
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
Fail58,746 miles (+2,566)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,746 miles
- Test number
- 845098423562
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
Pass56,180 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,180 miles
- Test number
- 798143180658
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust brackets by rear axle corroded off
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at Y section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail56,180 miles (+10)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,180 miles
- Test number
- 804079062143
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust brackets by rear axle corroded off
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at Y section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail56,170 miles (+36)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,170 miles
- Test number
- 438798774939
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and holed in two areas within same prescribed area (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust brackets corroded off by rear axle
Fail56,134 miles (+3,250)1 failure11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,134 miles
- Test number
- 462315079713
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust brackets by rear axle corroded off
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at Y section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass52,884 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 52,884 miles
- Test number
- 630512571248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,007 miles (+2,783)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,007 miles
- Test number
- 558330095110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,224 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,224 miles
- Test number
- 248209094147
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail47,200 miles (+5,650)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,200 miles
- Test number
- 258058294490
- FailureNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass41,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,550 miles
- Test number
- 225317393175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,550 miles (+4,303)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,550 miles
- Test number
- 575946593120
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,247 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 37,247 miles
- Test number
- 296152212233
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail33,667 miles7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,667 miles
- Test number
- 696580321235
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass33,667 miles (+1,152)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,667 miles
- Test number
- 998450021257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,515 miles (+4,376)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,515 miles
- Test number
- 385036371053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,139 miles (+6,736)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,139 miles
- Test number
- 750769480086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 21,403 miles
- Test number
- 801468798199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 UCM
- Does LB05 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 UCM expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 UCM?
- The MOT on LB05 UCM expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 UCM done?
- LB05 UCM was recorded at 72,789 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2024, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
- Has LB05 UCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 UCM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 UCM 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 UCM find?
- LB05 UCM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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