Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
G8 DJVMOT history
G8 DJV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 176,982 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G8 DJV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G8 DJV was last recorded at 176,982 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,691 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,291 miles
- Average per year
- 3,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,982 miles
- 2025 – 173,691 miles
- 2024 – 170,757 miles
- 2023 – 164,570 miles
- 2022 – 163,377 miles
- 2021 – 162,954 miles
- 2020 – 160,876 miles
- 2019 – 155,285 miles
- 2018 – 149,829 miles
- 2017 – 147,474 miles
- 2016 – 145,737 miles
- 2015 – 144,026 miles
- 2014 – 143,554 miles
- 2013 – 143,041 miles
- 2012 – 142,229 miles
- 2011 – 139,868 miles
- 2010 – 134,210 miles
- 2009 – 128,340 miles
- 2008 – 125,667 miles
- 2007 – 123,004 miles
- 2006 – 119,100 miles
- 2005 – 111,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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.
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,982 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 176,982 miles
- Test number
- 204085161120
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail176,982 miles (+3,291)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,982 miles
- Test number
- 924563741814
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass173,691 miles (+2,934)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 173,691 miles
- Test number
- 784870045500
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass170,757 miles (+6,187)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 170,757 miles
- Test number
- 771957789646
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,570 miles (+1,193)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 164,570 miles
- Test number
- 748688484582
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,377 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 163,377 miles
- Test number
- 352911207259
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,377 miles (+423)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,377 miles
- Test number
- 821192141935
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,954 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 162,954 miles
- Test number
- 207884233584
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,948 miles (+2,072)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,948 miles
- Test number
- 242604221009
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,876 miles (+5,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 160,876 miles
- Test number
- 915229279286
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,285 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 155,285 miles
- Test number
- 904464655304
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail155,285 miles (+5,456)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,285 miles
- Test number
- 594588139536
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass149,829 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 149,829 miles
- Test number
- 453514957531
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail149,829 miles (+2,355)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,829 miles
- Test number
- 901700715347
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass147,474 miles (+1,737)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 147,474 miles
- Test number
- 875139955635
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing.
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on edges. (aprox 3mm)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass145,737 miles (+1,711)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 145,737 miles
- Test number
- 578388044227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,026 miles (+472)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 144,026 miles
- Test number
- 129082135151
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect condition of sills.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass143,554 miles (+513)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 143,554 miles
- Test number
- 479072514249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,041 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 143,041 miles
- Test number
- 448583103204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,229 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 142,229 miles
- Test number
- 365839922452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,868 miles (+5,658)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 139,868 miles
- Test number
- 537226231221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,210 miles (+5,870)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 134,210 miles
- Test number
- 654872930222
- NoteMetal fuel pipe coroded at rear section.
Pass128,340 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 128,340 miles
- Test number
- 922249539229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,667 miles (+2,663)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 125,667 miles
- Test number
- 124793878250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,004 miles (+3,904)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 123,004 miles
- Test number
- 751802647295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,100 miles (+7,926)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 119,100 miles
- Test number
- 390174036241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,174 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 111,174 miles
- Test number
- 941825615236
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped,pads wearing low
Questions about G8 DJV
- Does G8 DJV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DJV is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G8 DJV?
- The MOT on G8 DJV is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G8 DJV done?
- G8 DJV was recorded at 176,982 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
- Has G8 DJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G8 DJV has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on G8 DJV 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 G8 DJV find?
- G8 DJV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff, and 2 more.
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