Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,973 cc
K8 LBKMOT history
K8 LBK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 41,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 41,713 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 449 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 LBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 LBK was last recorded at 41,713 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 41,713 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 449 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 41,713 miles
- 2024 – 41,568 miles
- 2023 – 41,065 miles
- 2022 – 40,596 miles
- 2021 – 40,012 miles
- 2020 – 39,374 miles
- 2017 – 38,247 miles
- 2016 – 36,300 miles
- 2007 – 33,665 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,713 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
13 tests since 15 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 41,713 miles
- Test number
- 936224508070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,713 miles (+145)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,713 miles
- Test number
- 432508846291
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass41,568 miles (+503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 41,568 miles
- Test number
- 926119803531
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass41,065 miles (+469)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 41,065 miles
- Test number
- 830881254087
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass40,596 miles (+584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 40,596 miles
- Test number
- 110227965175
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass40,012 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 40,012 miles
- Test number
- 353774287125
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail40,012 miles (+638)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,012 miles
- Test number
- 965892266744
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass39,374 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 39,374 miles
- Test number
- 164975539115
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass38,247 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 38,247 miles
- Test number
- 440429655465
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass36,300 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 36,300 miles
- Test number
- 375136534111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail36,298 miles (+2,633)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,298 miles
- Test number
- 714949175146
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass33,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 33,665 miles
- Test number
- 643459027206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,665 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,665 miles
- Test number
- 314647027413
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about K8 LBK
- Does K8 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 LBK expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 LBK?
- The MOT on K8 LBK expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 LBK done?
- K8 LBK was recorded at 41,713 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 449 miles a year.
- Has K8 LBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 LBK has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 LBK 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 LBK find?
- K8 LBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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