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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

L8 CLVMOT history

L8 CLV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,647 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CLV was last recorded at 73,647 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,237 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
410 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,647 miles
  • 2025 – 73,237 miles
  • 2024 – 72,538 miles
  • 2023 – 72,019 miles
  • 2022 – 71,114 miles
  • 2021 – 70,796 miles
  • 2020 – 70,434 miles
  • 2019 – 69,866 miles
  • 2018 – 68,850 miles
  • 2017 – 65,861 miles
  • 2016 – 64,366 miles
  • 2015 – 63,130 miles
  • 2014 – 62,063 miles
  • 2013 – 61,311 miles
  • 2012 – 59,682 miles
  • 2011 – 58,379 miles
  • 2010 – 55,922 miles
  • 2009 – 52,167 miles
  • 2008 – 48,017 miles
  • 2007 – 43,624 miles
  • 2006 – 41,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,647 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,647 miles (+410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    713676055008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass73,237 miles (+699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,237 miles
    Test number
    957735008819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,538 miles (+519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    550392571412
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Under bonnet from battery not fused (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass72,019 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    112969263386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail72,002 miles (+888)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,002 miles
    Test number
    424971788626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,114 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    834530210541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,796 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    934008825377
    • 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))

  8. Pass70,434 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    368402512179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,866 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    386587895818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,850 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,850 miles
    Test number
    320748491815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail68,828 miles (+2,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    480180451629
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass65,861 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    996101900153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,845 miles (+1,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    216040848458
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass64,366 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,366 miles
    Test number
    877237415017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,130 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,130 miles
    Test number
    128219055007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,063 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    888625944071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,311 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    297722653047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,682 miles (+1,303)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    729346252046
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Pass58,379 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,379 miles
    Test number
    449778221082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,922 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    493650950074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    560705289017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,167 miles (+4,150)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    823925089031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail48,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    101061498084
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass48,017 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    791021498078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,624 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,624 miles
    Test number
    512460297033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    680769576091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CLV

Does L8 CLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CLV is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CLV?
The MOT on L8 CLV is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CLV done?
L8 CLV was recorded at 73,647 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has L8 CLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CLV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 CLV 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 L8 CLV find?
L8 CLV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes.

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