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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

K8 EVKMOT history

K8 EVK is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
102,036 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 EVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

K8 EVK was last recorded at 102,036 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,916 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
2,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,036 miles
  • 2023 – 99,916 miles
  • 2022 – 98,474 miles
  • 2021 – 97,064 miles
  • 2018 – 89,016 miles
  • 2017 – 85,707 miles
  • 2016 – 83,419 miles
  • 2015 – 80,293 miles
  • 2014 – 75,548 miles
  • 2013 – 70,629 miles
  • 2012 – 66,097 miles
  • 2011 – 62,897 miles
  • 2010 – 60,019 miles
  • 2009 – 55,745 miles
  • 2008 – 53,674 miles
  • 2007 – 53,595 miles
  • 2006 – 50,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,036 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front roll bar end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,036 miles (+2,120)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    617301934745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front roll bar end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap not fitted correctly (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,916 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    783685398599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,915 miles (+1,441)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    797704205892
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in headlamp (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,474 miles (+1,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    919373322498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,064 miles (+8,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    835562466726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    770463343083
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside PARK BRAKE LOW EFFICIENCY

  7. Fail89,016 miles (+3,309)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    397900140399
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside PARK BRAKE LOW EFFICIENCY

  8. Pass85,707 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    721968514360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass83,419 miles (+3,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    943620243326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass80,293 miles (+4,745)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    129844175133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished

  11. Pass75,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    185690094187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail75,548 miles (+4,919)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    678540194132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,629 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    606419083115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty
    • NoteVarious suspention bushes/boots perished

  14. Fail70,629 miles (+4,532)3 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    767569083126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty
    • NoteVarious suspention bushes/boots perished

  15. Pass66,097 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,097 miles
    Test number
    697963592185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,897 miles (+2,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    217233891130
    • NoteMetal brake pipes have been coated in grease.

  17. Pass60,019 miles (+4,274)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,019 miles
    Test number
    172898590139
    • NoteEngine under cover fitted.
    • NoteNear side front tyre has uneven wear.
    • NoteOff side front headlamp aim borderline low.
    • NoteRear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  18. Pass55,745 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,745 miles
    Test number
    521798609256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,674 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    471875728283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,595 miles (+2,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    252672457132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    832555066174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 EVK

Does K8 EVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 EVK expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 EVK?
The MOT on K8 EVK expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 EVK done?
K8 EVK was recorded at 102,036 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 2,827 miles a year.
Has K8 EVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 EVK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K8 EVK 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 EVK find?
K8 EVK failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front roll bar end bushes worn, and 7 more.

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