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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

L8 JMWMOT history

L8 JMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L8 JMW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,217 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JMW was last recorded at 114,217 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,197 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,020 miles
Average per year
5,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,217 miles
  • 2025 – 109,197 miles
  • 2024 – 102,935 miles
  • 2023 – 95,457 miles
  • 2022 – 90,106 miles
  • 2021 – 88,880 miles
  • 2019 – 86,505 miles
  • 2018 – 85,007 miles
  • 2016 – 80,636 miles
  • 2015 – 70,455 miles
  • 2014 – 67,558 miles
  • 2013 – 61,521 miles
  • 2012 – 51,678 miles
  • 2011 – 41,753 miles
  • 2010 – 31,983 miles
  • 2009 – 23,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,217 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    206341191359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,217 miles (+5,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    778552093211
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,197 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    382307884317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,935 miles
    Test number
    983129972374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,935 miles (+7,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,935 miles
    Test number
    454590639812
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass95,457 miles (+5,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    192015438906
    • 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. Pass90,106 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    720450732743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    870168845285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,880 miles (+2,375)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    627269578237
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear pads look to be getting low
  10. Pass86,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    277347647544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light is on
  11. Fail86,505 miles (+1,498)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    419153217812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light is on
  12. Pass85,007 miles (+4,371)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    885353096263
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs are lipped
  13. Pass80,636 miles (+10,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    836360172790
    • AdvisoryEngine/under trays fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads look to be getting low
  14. Pass70,455 miles (+2,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,455 miles
    Test number
    496154065136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  15. Pass67,558 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    398918474168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,521 miles (+9,843)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    555961163157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,678 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    775549042157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,753 miles (+9,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,753 miles
    Test number
    265316461198
    • 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)
  19. Fail31,983 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    241929860122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass31,983 miles (+8,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    820819560171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass23,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    693270499111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JMW

Does L8 JMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JMW is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JMW?
The MOT on L8 JMW is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JMW done?
L8 JMW was recorded at 114,217 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
Has L8 JMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JMW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 JMW 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 JMW find?
L8 JMW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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