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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

K8 ETMMOT history

K8 ETM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

K8 ETM grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,142 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 ETM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 ETM was last recorded at 102,142 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,184 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,958 miles
Average per year
8,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,142 miles
  • 2025 – 97,184 miles
  • 2024 – 91,183 miles
  • 2023 – 85,432 miles
  • 2022 – 79,503 miles
  • 2021 – 73,946 miles
  • 2020 – 68,605 miles
  • 2019 – 51,447 miles
  • 2018 – 36,027 miles
  • 2017 – 28,675 miles
  • 2016 – 20,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm +cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted unable to inspect components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,142 miles (+4,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    158962091306
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm +cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  2. Pass97,184 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,184 miles
    Test number
    963121798608
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake calliper anti rattle spring broken

  3. Fail97,176 miles (+5,993)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    432098928652
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake calliper anti rattle spring broken

  4. Pass91,183 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    844062681812
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,182 miles (+5,750)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    610042056266
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,432 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    964393138486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail85,414 miles (+5,911)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,414 miles
    Test number
    618092334893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,503 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,503 miles
    Test number
    841489239983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted

  9. Fail79,502 miles (+5,556)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    732732276759
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted

  10. Pass73,946 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    891331681695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail73,939 miles (+5,334)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    246313140921
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass68,605 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    377392298934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail68,605 miles (+17,158)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    113939571885
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass51,447 miles (+15,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    971697497476
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass36,027 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    735946543192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  16. Fail36,025 miles (+7,350)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    635874498952
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  17. Pass28,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    570372533849
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  18. Fail28,673 miles (+8,468)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    124973981899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to inspect components

  19. Pass20,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    20,205 miles
    Test number
    715854726476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 ETM

Does K8 ETM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ETM is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 ETM?
The MOT on K8 ETM is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 ETM done?
K8 ETM was recorded at 102,142 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,175 miles a year.
Has K8 ETM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 ETM has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 ETM 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 K8 ETM find?
K8 ETM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm +cracking; top and bottom covers fitted.

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