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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

J8 FOFMOT history

J8 FOF is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,912 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FOF was last recorded at 86,912 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,839 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,912 miles
  • 2025 – 86,839 miles
  • 2024 – 86,654 miles
  • 2022 – 84,893 miles
  • 2021 – 84,051 miles
  • 2019 – 81,487 miles
  • 2018 – 80,760 miles
  • 2017 – 80,229 miles
  • 2016 – 78,330 miles
  • 2015 – 76,051 miles
  • 2014 – 73,876 miles
  • 2013 – 71,740 miles
  • 2012 – 69,018 miles
  • 2011 – 65,360 miles
  • 2010 – 62,538 miles
  • 2009 – 57,836 miles
  • 2008 – 52,816 miles
  • 2007 – 48,028 miles
  • 2006 – 43,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,912 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,912 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    342119878294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,839 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    110193654248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,654 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    405431852736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,893 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,893 miles
    Test number
    819914092755
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,051 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    147515110281
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail84,045 miles (+2,558)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    131629422664
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass81,487 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    272833728099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass80,760 miles (+531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    746816407674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have age cracks.

  9. Pass80,229 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    771940488482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,330 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    916097466073
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail78,314 miles (+2,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    672729121832
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass76,051 miles (+2,175)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    768982115106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Pass73,876 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    297690274093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    676595183084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,736 miles (+2,718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    576185183057
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,018 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,018 miles
    Test number
    405497482012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,360 miles (+2,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    486467141098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,538 miles (+4,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,538 miles
    Test number
    722405950037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,836 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    471911959017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAsr light on

  20. Fail57,836 miles (+5,020)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    880537449026
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAsr light on

  21. Pass52,816 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    444730038025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,028 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    372135347021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,486 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    931436646006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,475 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    801375746085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about J8 FOF

Does J8 FOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FOF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FOF?
The MOT on J8 FOF is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FOF done?
J8 FOF was recorded at 86,912 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has J8 FOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FOF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 FOF 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 J8 FOF find?
J8 FOF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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