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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L8 LATMOT history

L8 LAT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L8 LAT silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
101,881 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LAT was last recorded at 101,881 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,880 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,881 miles
  • 2025 – 99,750 miles
  • 2023 – 94,088 miles
  • 2022 – 85,785 miles
  • 2021 – 81,032 miles
  • 2020 – 79,487 miles
  • 2019 – 79,130 miles
  • 2018 – 76,472 miles
  • 2017 – 75,759 miles
  • 2015 – 74,308 miles
  • 2014 – 66,890 miles
  • 2013 – 56,496 miles
  • 2012 – 41,512 miles
  • 2011 – 30,136 miles
  • 2010 – 21,064 miles
  • 2009 – 18,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,881 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front metal brake pipeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s rear brake bind and rotational noise, front brake bind and discs deteriorated,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps broken, corrosion to suspension components, corrosion to rear floors and chassis,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front disc inner faces deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Light corrosion starting to rear floors, front inner wings and front metal brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nsf lower ball joints has play (rear arm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nsf steering inner track rod joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Osf brake minor lag

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,881 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    357920045595
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake bind and rotational noise, front brake bind and discs deteriorated,
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps broken, corrosion to suspension components, corrosion to rear floors and chassis,

  2. Fail101,880 miles (+2,130)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    666909172662
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake bind and rotational noise, front brake bind and discs deteriorated,
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps broken, corrosion to suspension components, corrosion to rear floors and chassis,

  3. Pass99,750 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,750 miles
    Test number
    129652622199
    • AdvisoryFront disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion starting to rear floors, front inner wings and front metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNsf lower ball joints has play (rear arm)
    • AdvisoryNsf steering inner track rod joint has play
    • AdvisoryOsf brake minor lag
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp 1x broken. 3x corroded

  4. Fail99,749 miles (+5,661)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    620453689032
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront disc inner faces deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion starting to rear floors, front inner wings and front metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNsf lower ball joints has play (rear arm)
    • AdvisoryNsf steering inner track rod joint has play
    • AdvisoryOsf brake minor lag
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp 1x broken. 3x corroded

  5. Pass94,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    657895228020
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  6. Fail94,088 miles (+8,303)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    930430566073
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  7. Pass85,785 miles (+4,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    328715076867
    • AdvisoryMinor play inner steering joints

  8. Pass81,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,032 miles
    Test number
    879667204649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail81,032 miles (+1,545)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,032 miles
    Test number
    424119128578
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass79,487 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    337827621407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,130 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    257243952151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,472 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    676973548416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,759 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,759 miles
    Test number
    746803781321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,308 miles (+7,418)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,308 miles
    Test number
    307295715292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,890 miles (+10,394)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    339180834481
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

  16. Pass56,496 miles (+14,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,496 miles
    Test number
    545771133235
    • 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)

  17. Pass41,512 miles (+11,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    337810732271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,136 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    339700931263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,064 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,064 miles
    Test number
    442081030200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,157 miles
    Test number
    832603299248
    • 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)

Questions about L8 LAT

Does L8 LAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LAT is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LAT?
The MOT on L8 LAT is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LAT done?
L8 LAT was recorded at 101,881 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has L8 LAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LAT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 LAT 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 LAT find?
L8 LAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe; n/s rear brake bind and rotational noise, front brake bind and discs deteriorated,, and 1 more.

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