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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

C8 CPEMOT history

C8 CPE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

C8 CPE silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,941 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CPE was last recorded at 68,941 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,921 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,941 miles
  • 2025 – 60,361 miles
  • 2024 – 50,314 miles
  • 2023 – 43,576 miles
  • 2022 – 40,595 miles
  • 2021 – 38,779 miles
  • 2020 – 37,550 miles
  • 2019 – 36,077 miles
  • 2018 – 35,081 miles
  • 2017 – 33,726 miles
  • 2016 – 32,349 miles
  • 2015 – 30,865 miles
  • 2013 – 27,407 miles
  • 2012 – 22,041 miles
  • 2011 – 16,557 miles
  • 2010 – 13,039 miles
  • 2009 – 9,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,941 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. front bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake requirements only just met @ 17%.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cut and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,941 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,941 miles
    Test number
    360759174448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,921 miles (+8,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,921 miles
    Test number
    778722439173
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass60,361 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    754584620605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met @ 17%.
  4. Fail60,361 miles (+10,047)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,361 miles
    Test number
    615326895487
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm. front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met @ 17%.
  5. Pass50,314 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    527588665208
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cut and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail50,313 miles (+6,737)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    426372978903
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cut and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass43,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    211152449704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail43,576 miles (+2,981)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,576 miles
    Test number
    181508928679
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,595 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    825351485733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,779 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    342368765778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,550 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,550 miles
    Test number
    882349734628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    927719240463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,077 miles (+996)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    145242127103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  14. Pass35,081 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    276398686964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,726 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    859658883866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,717 miles (+1,368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    814670149066
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass32,349 miles (+1,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    150646648095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside lower trim slight damage
  18. Pass30,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    117123305449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,865 miles (+3,458)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    878732105007
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass27,407 miles (+5,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    609804763399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass22,041 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,041 miles
    Test number
    687023762399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,618 miles (+61)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,618 miles
    Test number
    557393802064
    • NoteO/s/r tyre centre tread close to legal limits
  23. Pass16,557 miles (+3,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    588344671257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass13,039 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    250780270201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,143 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,143 miles
    Test number
    164908879255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,178 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,178 miles
    Test number
    923111779044
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre undulation in outer sidewall

Questions about C8 CPE

Does C8 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CPE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CPE?
The MOT on C8 CPE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CPE done?
C8 CPE was recorded at 68,941 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has C8 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CPE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 CPE 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 C8 CPE find?
C8 CPE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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