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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

J8 OEVMOT history

J8 OEV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,991 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OEV was last recorded at 98,991 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,583 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,991 miles
  • 2025 – 98,583 miles
  • 2024 – 97,419 miles
  • 2023 – 96,377 miles
  • 2022 – 95,706 miles
  • 2021 – 93,690 miles
  • 2020 – 91,693 miles
  • 2019 – 87,898 miles
  • 2018 – 82,491 miles
  • 2017 – 79,559 miles
  • 2016 – 76,098 miles
  • 2015 – 72,545 miles
  • 2014 – 69,086 miles
  • 2013 – 65,096 miles
  • 2012 – 61,858 miles
  • 2011 – 50,773 miles
  • 2010 – 37,442 miles
  • 2008 – 36,645 miles
  • 2007 – 24,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,991 miles (+408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    511785656224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,583 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,583 miles
    Test number
    371466657236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass97,419 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    826008228341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,377 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    537659945674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail96,375 miles (+669)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    452115819808
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass95,706 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    468614340026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,690 miles (+1,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    306333860600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass91,693 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    933331222345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,690 miles (+3,792)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    784928709420
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    355495714360
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  11. Fail87,898 miles (+5,407)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,898 miles
    Test number
    930883735552
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flickering (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  12. Pass82,491 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,491 miles
    Test number
    397891880016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,559 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    894730879186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,098 miles (+3,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    760763847679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,545 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    478896935252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront fog lamps not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail72,543 miles (+3,457)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    356286035262
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth reat tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront fog lights not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass69,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    888367324209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,085 miles (+3,989)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    415716124247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has split starting to develop on inner sidewall, not yet showing cords.

  19. Pass65,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    458488693142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,095 miles (+3,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    875968193118
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass61,858 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    968035092183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,773 miles (+1)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,773 miles
    Test number
    835016091120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working

  23. Fail50,772 miles (+13,330)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    399713791193
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working

  24. Pass37,442 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,442 miles
    Test number
    780838990116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,645 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    934795188239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    760206647228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,380 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    240553947205
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Questions about J8 OEV

Does J8 OEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OEV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OEV?
The MOT on J8 OEV is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 OEV done?
J8 OEV was recorded at 98,991 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has J8 OEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OEV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 OEV 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 OEV find?
J8 OEV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been undersealed.

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