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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LR05 EBLMOT history

LR05 EBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LR05 EBL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,077 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EBL
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
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EBL was last recorded at 100,077 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,662 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,415 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,077 miles
  • 2024 – 97,662 miles
  • 2023 – 97,546 miles
  • 2022 – 97,433 miles
  • 2021 – 96,465 miles
  • 2020 – 95,475 miles
  • 2019 – 93,155 miles
  • 2018 – 85,194 miles
  • 2017 – 84,366 miles
  • 2016 – 80,177 miles
  • 2015 – 76,566 miles
  • 2014 – 72,146 miles
  • 2013 – 65,898 miles
  • 2012 – 61,306 miles
  • 2011 – 57,399 miles
  • 2010 – 54,349 miles
  • 2009 – 49,855 miles
  • 2008 – 45,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,077 miles (+2,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    168740286484
    • 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))

  2. Pass97,662 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    743639106221
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by trims

  3. Fail97,660 miles (+114)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    890975854920
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered by trims

  4. Pass97,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    237009683701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  5. Fail97,546 miles (+2)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    861083334819
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  6. Fail97,544 miles (+111)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    946549280494
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,433 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    767754887032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear complete rear end of underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear preventing a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

  8. Fail97,431 miles (+966)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,431 miles
    Test number
    925077547657
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear complete rear end of underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear preventing a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

  9. Pass96,465 miles (+990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    661884601578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle stone chip under car

  10. Pass95,475 miles (+2,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    311290796549
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe has a repair and is under sealed throughout the whole area

  11. Pass93,155 miles (+7,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    113035836730
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    983370615996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,194 miles (+828)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    294644488065
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass84,366 miles (+4,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    320985162547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass80,177 miles (+3,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    900941825482
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (225/45/17)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit (245/40/17)
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low

  16. Pass76,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    767056115233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail76,566 miles (+4,420)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    775636815200
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass72,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    187634714232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail72,146 miles (+6,248)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    825563214282
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass65,898 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    246900743135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,306 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    628370332178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,399 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    409073201190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    511957390057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,349 miles (+4,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    400116190040
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass49,855 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,855 miles
    Test number
    992640789024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,302 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    752152598055
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S handbrake efficency could be better.

  27. Pass45,302 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    922892698061
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S handbrake efficency could be better.

Questions about LR05 EBL

Does LR05 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EBL is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EBL?
The MOT on LR05 EBL is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EBL done?
LR05 EBL was recorded at 100,077 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has LR05 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 EBL 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 LR05 EBL find?
LR05 EBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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