Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
C8 FAHMOT history
C8 FAH is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 71,909 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 FAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 FAH was last recorded at 71,909 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,893 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,016 miles
- Average per year
- 8,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,909 miles
- 2025 – 68,893 miles
- 2024 – 63,508 miles
- 2023 – 53,123 miles
- 2022 – 44,290 miles
- 2021 – 35,646 miles
- 2020 – 28,054 miles
- 2019 – 20,575 miles
- 2018 – 10,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,909 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 26 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,909 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 71,909 miles
- Test number
- 864415855745
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,909 miles (+3,016)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,909 miles
- Test number
- 632132928536
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,893 miles
- Test number
- 617454964150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,893 miles (+5,385)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,893 miles
- Test number
- 672162955562
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,508 miles (+10,385)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,508 miles
- Test number
- 974921028624
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 53,123 miles
- Test number
- 988273582011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,123 miles (+8,833)4 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,123 miles
- Test number
- 560361580983
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,290 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 44,290 miles
- Test number
- 276912504507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 35,646 miles
- Test number
- 369379102170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,646 miles (+7,592)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,646 miles
- Test number
- 417167401647
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,054 miles (+7,479)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 28,054 miles
- Test number
- 990452481044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,575 miles (+9,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 20,575 miles
- Test number
- 692720168032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass10,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 10,633 miles
- Test number
- 870766933326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 FAH
- Does C8 FAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FAH is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 FAH?
- The MOT on C8 FAH is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 FAH done?
- C8 FAH was recorded at 71,909 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,033 miles a year.
- Has C8 FAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 FAH has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 FAH 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 FAH find?
- C8 FAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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