Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
L8 JRAMOT history
L8 JRA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 71,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 71,102 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JRA was last recorded at 71,102 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,101 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,102 miles
- 2025 – 63,985 miles
- 2024 – 57,719 miles
- 2023 – 51,427 miles
- 2022 – 45,126 miles
- 2021 – 36,461 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,102 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
9 tests since 10 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,102 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 71,102 miles
- Test number
- 603236627621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,101 miles (+7,116)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,101 miles
- Test number
- 356462595823
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,985 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 63,985 miles
- Test number
- 597934562091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,920 miles (+6,201)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,920 miles
- Test number
- 581170695763
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,719 miles (+6,292)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 57,719 miles
- Test number
- 422195372359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,427 miles (+6,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,427 miles
- Test number
- 302905570535
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,126 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 879700201101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail45,102 miles (+8,641)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,102 miles
- Test number
- 962250175915
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass36,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,461 miles
- Test number
- 159175316723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 JRA
- Does L8 JRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JRA is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JRA?
- The MOT on L8 JRA is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 JRA done?
- L8 JRA was recorded at 71,102 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,987 miles a year.
- Has L8 JRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 JRA has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 JRA 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 JRA find?
- L8 JRA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; offside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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