Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
LR05 ECXMOT history
LR05 ECX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,052 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 83,052 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 ECX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 ECX was last recorded at 83,052 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2010: 26,638 miles, lower than 32,156 miles on 6 May 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,573 miles · 5 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 479 miles
- Average per year
- 3,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,052 miles
- 2024 – 82,573 miles
- 2022 – 80,917 miles
- 2021 – 78,364 miles
- 2020 – 77,144 miles
- 2019 – 74,191 miles
- 2018 – 71,805 miles
- 2017 – 68,681 miles
- 2016 – 65,288 miles
- 2015 – 63,135 miles
- 2014 – 60,320 miles
- 2012 – 56,165 miles
- 2011 – 52,872 miles
- 2010 – 49,552 miles
- 2009 – 32,156 miles
- 2008 – 23,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,052 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 83,052 miles
- Test number
- 238860998421
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,052 miles (+479)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,052 miles
- Test number
- 647649716718
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,573 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 82,573 miles
- Test number
- 719825080404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail82,573 miles (+1,656)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,573 miles
- Test number
- 548468948802
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass80,917 miles (+2,553)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,917 miles
- Test number
- 527554897268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 590311370139
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail78,364 miles (+1,220)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,364 miles
- Test number
- 322824881518
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass77,144 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 77,144 miles
- Test number
- 633017787053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Fail77,144 miles (+2,953)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,144 miles
- Test number
- 489391481256
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Pass74,191 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,191 miles
- Test number
- 963819966702
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail74,191 miles (+2,386)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,191 miles
- Test number
- 404311889275
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass71,805 miles (+3,124)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 125838870112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,681 miles (+3,393)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 68,681 miles
- Test number
- 699348891366
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut side wall and cracking on tread ,perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut side wall and cracking on tread ,perished
- AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction underside of components
Pass65,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,288 miles
- Test number
- 159422053986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,288 miles (+2,153)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,288 miles
- Test number
- 574615443735
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail63,135 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,135 miles
- Test number
- 778449035179
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSubstantial oil leak aroud gearbox sump area
Pass63,135 miles (+572)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,135 miles
- Test number
- 848719235157
- NoteSubstantial oil leak aroud gearbox sump area
Pass62,563 miles (+2,243)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,563 miles
- Test number
- 436078475006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,320 miles (+4,155)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 60,320 miles
- Test number
- 428162294004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,165 miles (+3,293)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 56,165 miles
- Test number
- 915598142374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,872 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 52,872 miles
- Test number
- 347079141385
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass49,552 miles (+22,914)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 49,552 miles
- Test number
- 214164130323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,638 miles (-5,518)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 26,638 miles
- Test number
- 443614810179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,156 miles (+8,989)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,156 miles
- Test number
- 983656729146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 23,167 miles
- Test number
- 481997038175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 ECX
- Does LR05 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 ECX expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 ECX?
- The MOT on LR05 ECX expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 ECX done?
- LR05 ECX was recorded at 83,052 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 3,595 miles a year.
- Has LR05 ECX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 ECX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 ECX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 ECX find?
- LR05 ECX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, and 2 more.
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