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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LR05 EBPMOT history

LR05 EBP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR05 EBP silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,953 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EBP
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
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EBP was last recorded at 72,953 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,892 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,953 miles
  • 2024 – 72,100 miles
  • 2023 – 70,422 miles
  • 2022 – 66,961 miles
  • 2021 – 60,245 miles
  • 2020 – 53,788 miles
  • 2013 – 53,754 miles
  • 2012 – 50,805 miles
  • 2011 – 45,624 miles
  • 2010 – 40,299 miles
  • 2009 – 24,308 miles
  • 2008 – 11,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    948476888628
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail72,953 miles (+61)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    696492057930
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail72,892 miles (+792)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    332703835723
    • DangerousRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light not working when fog light on (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass72,100 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    470967451995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,422 miles (+3,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    211761287199
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lenses starting to fade, not effecting beam image
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers obscuring view of some items
  6. Pass66,961 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    584707622702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,245 miles (+6,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    190287885257
    • 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))
  8. Pass53,788 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    222862534440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,754 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,754 miles
    Test number
    657211263214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,805 miles (+5,181)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    355722262235
    • DangerousBoth front worn almost to the cords on there inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSrs light on.
  11. Pass45,624 miles (+5,325)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,624 miles
    Test number
    875190961257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSrs light on
  12. Pass40,299 miles (+15,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    131484260254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass24,308 miles (+12,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    382267069223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass11,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,727 miles
    Test number
    151703098411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EBP

Does LR05 EBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EBP is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EBP?
The MOT on LR05 EBP is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EBP done?
LR05 EBP was recorded at 72,953 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has LR05 EBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EBP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 EBP 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 EBP find?
LR05 EBP passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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