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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

C8 LPKMOT history

C8 LPK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

C8 LPK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,301 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LPK was last recorded at 68,301 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,578 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,723 miles
Average per year
3,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,301 miles
  • 2025 – 65,578 miles
  • 2024 – 63,466 miles
  • 2023 – 63,466 miles
  • 2022 – 60,623 miles
  • 2021 – 56,065 miles
  • 2020 – 51,893 miles
  • 2019 – 44,189 miles
  • 2018 – 39,608 miles
  • 2017 – 33,442 miles
  • 2016 – 29,866 miles
  • 2015 – 25,658 miles
  • 2014 – 22,325 miles
  • 2013 – 19,338 miles
  • 2012 – 17,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit requires changing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody floor covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,301 miles (+2,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    223381854024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  2. Pass65,578 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    815061971358
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit requires changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted
  3. Fail65,578 miles (+2,112)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    709448379166
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit requires changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted
  4. Pass63,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    920990596069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail63,466 miles (+2,843)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    457373991039
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass60,623 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    673180477638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,065 miles
    Test number
    391638882677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,065 miles (+4,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,065 miles
    Test number
    406864319601
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    113745296903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,893 miles (+7,704)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    465906843665
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,189 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    763727932709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,608 miles
    Test number
    391750385230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,608 miles (+6,166)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,608 miles
    Test number
    857151382617
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  14. Pass33,442 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    570364600827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,866 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,866 miles
    Test number
    194206924393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,865 miles (+4,207)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,865 miles
    Test number
    598902567672
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass25,658 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    668068295026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,325 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    258714714164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,338 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,338 miles
    Test number
    489367323175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,375 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    206715712441
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass17,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    808505712105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LPK

Does C8 LPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LPK is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LPK?
The MOT on C8 LPK is valid until 13 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 LPK done?
C8 LPK was recorded at 68,301 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,670 miles a year.
Has C8 LPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LPK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 LPK 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 LPK find?
C8 LPK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2; rear suspension corroded.

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