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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

8 LTYMOT history

8 LTY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 74,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

8 LTY black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,739 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 LTY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 LTY was last recorded at 74,739 miles on 14 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2026: 74,739 miles, lower than 79,791 miles on 2 Sept 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,791 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,739 miles
  • 2025 – 79,791 miles
  • 2024 – 71,301 miles
  • 2023 – 65,670 miles
  • 2022 – 63,953 miles
  • 2021 – 59,934 miles
  • 2020 – 57,973 miles
  • 2019 – 55,891 miles
  • 2018 – 53,439 miles
  • 2017 – 50,336 miles
  • 2016 – 47,471 miles
  • 2015 – 44,712 miles
  • 2014 – 41,302 miles
  • 2013 – 36,875 miles
  • 2012 – 33,303 miles
  • 2011 – 29,805 miles
  • 2010 – 26,284 miles
  • 2009 – 23,139 miles
  • 2008 – 17,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2012–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,739 miles (-5,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,739 miles
    Test number
    204278167573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass79,791 miles (+8,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    218829227515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Squeal from n/s/r handbrake drum when wheel rotated but efficiency ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,301 miles (+5,631)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    214722068668
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,670 miles (+1,717)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    429329901094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,953 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    441668027268
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail63,953 miles (+4,019)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    584089288569
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    589406516262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,934 miles (+1,961)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    285826118582
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    601114010347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to become worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail57,973 miles (+2,082)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    222192872904
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to become worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass55,891 miles (+2,452)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    604958451152
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass53,439 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    827708567534
    • AdvisoryEngine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Minimal in rear most joint on steel suspension arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail53,393 miles (+3,057)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    832369232240
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear most ball joint with pin facing up (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint with pin facing up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass50,336 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    905711576641
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail50,305 miles (+2,834)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,305 miles
    Test number
    390129776220
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass47,471 miles (+2,759)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    311188941745
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  17. Pass44,712 miles (+3,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    324102727404
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring componants
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 1.9mm and almost smooth at edge at shallower tread design (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,302 miles (+4,427)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,302 miles
    Test number
    348239364255
    • 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)
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,875 miles (+3,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    468748663255
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,303 miles (+3,498)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    238044862278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,805 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    649463961266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,284 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,284 miles
    Test number
    691831970275
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail26,250 miles (+3,111)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,250 miles
    Test number
    973767660250
    • DangerousFront tyres dangerous
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass23,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,139 miles
    Test number
    551722869250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail23,139 miles (+5,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,139 miles
    Test number
    751682769232
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,438 miles
    Test number
    654093668245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 LTY

What vehicle is registration 8 LTY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 LTY on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 LTY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 LTY?
The MOT on 8 LTY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 LTY done?
8 LTY was recorded at 74,739 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has 8 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 LTY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 8 LTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8 LTY find?
8 LTY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded.

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