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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

J8 FDEMOT history

J8 FDE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
80,429 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FDE was last recorded at 80,429 miles on 23 May 2025, 1,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2009: 38,023 miles, lower than 44,374 miles on 3 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,173 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,256 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,429 miles
  • 2024 – 79,173 miles
  • 2023 – 78,128 miles
  • 2022 – 76,613 miles
  • 2021 – 75,295 miles
  • 2020 – 73,973 miles
  • 2019 – 72,026 miles
  • 2018 – 68,899 miles
  • 2017 – 66,165 miles
  • 2016 – 63,353 miles
  • 2015 – 61,414 miles
  • 2014 – 54,362 miles
  • 2013 – 52,397 miles
  • 2012 – 49,671 miles
  • 2011 – 44,982 miles
  • 2010 – 41,881 miles
  • 2009 – 38,023 miles
  • 2007 – 44,374 miles
  • 2006 – 27,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,429 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,429 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    961441570359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,173 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    482245825129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,128 miles (+1,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    358474464959
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,613 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,613 miles
    Test number
    970005586257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,295 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    141037737225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,973 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    142540625665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,026 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,026 miles
    Test number
    857716424833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass68,899 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    939477376740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,165 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    439902625095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,353 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    124073745085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,414 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,414 miles
    Test number
    748081645126
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear brake squeal

  12. Fail61,413 miles (+7,051)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    299161045155
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear brake squeal

  13. Pass54,362 miles (+1,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,362 miles
    Test number
    129632744165
    • NoteBoth side front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.Nearside front side mirror slightly deteriorated.

  14. Pass52,397 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    919728223221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,671 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,671 miles
    Test number
    259885642229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,982 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    137290161013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,881 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    432208210053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,023 miles (-6,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    931170329078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront washers partially blocked

  19. Fail44,374 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    103477207324
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing very badly on edges need replacing now
    • NoteRear tyres on limit also slight cracking in treads need replacing now

  20. Pass35,139 miles (+7,697)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    391487007319
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing very badly on edges need replacing now
    • NoteRear tyres on limit also slight cracking in treads need replacing now

  21. Pass27,442 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,442 miles
    Test number
    311302686217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

Questions about J8 FDE

Does J8 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 FDE expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 FDE?
The MOT on J8 FDE expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 FDE done?
J8 FDE was recorded at 80,429 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has J8 FDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FDE has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2015.
Has the mileage on J8 FDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 FDE find?
J8 FDE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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