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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

LR05 EFBMOT history

LR05 EFB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,095 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EFB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EFB was last recorded at 98,095 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,434 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,095 miles
  • 2024 – 97,434 miles
  • 2023 – 96,811 miles
  • 2022 – 95,713 miles
  • 2021 – 94,643 miles
  • 2020 – 93,882 miles
  • 2019 – 92,838 miles
  • 2018 – 91,857 miles
  • 2017 – 88,721 miles
  • 2016 – 86,735 miles
  • 2015 – 84,254 miles
  • 2014 – 82,070 miles
  • 2013 – 77,681 miles
  • 2012 – 73,586 miles
  • 2011 – 69,349 miles
  • 2010 – 64,814 miles
  • 2009 – 61,773 miles
  • 2008 – 59,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,095 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,095 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,095 miles
    Test number
    389635748935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,434 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    889311718192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,811 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    355064383607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,713 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,713 miles
    Test number
    764856326830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,643 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,643 miles
    Test number
    468185673071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,882 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,882 miles
    Test number
    914064783138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,838 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,838 miles
    Test number
    255273688042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,857 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    728176691645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,721 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,721 miles
    Test number
    426614310913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    301785924874
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail86,735 miles (+2,481)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,735 miles
    Test number
    720910221378
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass84,254 miles (+2,184)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    259604815163
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn

  13. Pass82,070 miles (+4,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    468976814104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,681 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    487201823135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,679 miles (+4,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    156999113136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass73,586 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    746180812180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,349 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    758607291045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,814 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    280189800127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,773 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    260600919119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    360422428191
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 EFB

Does LR05 EFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EFB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EFB?
The MOT on LR05 EFB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EFB done?
LR05 EFB was recorded at 98,095 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has LR05 EFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EFB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LR05 EFB 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 EFB find?
LR05 EFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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