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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

C8 NXNMOT history

C8 NXN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,404 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 NXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 NXN was last recorded at 90,404 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,113 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
2,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,404 miles
  • 2025 – 90,113 miles
  • 2023 – 89,542 miles
  • 2022 – 88,966 miles
  • 2021 – 88,525 miles
  • 2020 – 87,470 miles
  • 2019 – 83,893 miles
  • 2018 – 80,555 miles
  • 2017 – 76,648 miles
  • 2013 – 73,686 miles
  • 2012 – 69,521 miles
  • 2011 – 65,254 miles
  • 2010 – 60,433 miles
  • 2009 – 54,479 miles
  • 2008 – 53,806 miles
  • 2007 – 53,085 miles
  • 2006 – 49,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,404 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    724397214685
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail90,404 miles (+291)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    242333486090
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    535148978918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail90,110 miles (+568)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    255335848533
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,542 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    944686302859
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody
    • AdvisoryUnderbody plastic undertray partially insecure x2

  6. Fail89,542 miles (+576)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    243321855858
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody
    • AdvisoryUnderbody plastic undertray partially insecure x2

  7. Pass88,966 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,966 miles
    Test number
    567932238850
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,525 miles (+1,055)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    782623837345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  9. Pass87,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    444247410316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  10. Fail87,470 miles (+3,577)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    330260452108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  11. Pass83,893 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    729208055628
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  12. Fail83,893 miles (+3,338)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,893 miles
    Test number
    807132865224
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkages

  13. Pass80,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    151980736998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,554 miles (+3,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    925969056795
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass76,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    988355349413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,646 miles (+2,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    346197091057
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass73,686 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    989789143291
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass69,521 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    309735562244
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  19. Fail69,520 miles (+4,266)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,520 miles
    Test number
    265083462222
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  20. Fail65,254 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    467809151247
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass65,254 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    886509351214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,433 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    220836230253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass54,479 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    300327349214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,806 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    693993868272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,085 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    420205137255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    892806826270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about C8 NXN

Does C8 NXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 NXN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 NXN?
The MOT on C8 NXN is valid until 11 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 NXN done?
C8 NXN was recorded at 90,404 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,096 miles a year.
Has C8 NXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 NXN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 NXN 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 NXN find?
C8 NXN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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