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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L8 OOPMOT history

L8 OOP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

L8 OOP blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,824 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OOP was last recorded at 84,824 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2023: 83,541 miles, lower than 85,340 miles on 26 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,296 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,824 miles
  • 2024 – 84,296 miles
  • 2023 – 83,541 miles
  • 2022 – 82,612 miles
  • 2021 – 80,700 miles
  • 2020 – 79,018 miles
  • 2018 – 75,337 miles
  • 2017 – 73,342 miles
  • 2016 – 64,776 miles
  • 2015 – 56,669 miles
  • 2014 – 51,956 miles
  • 2013 – 47,999 miles
  • 2012 – 44,196 miles
  • 2011 – 39,858 miles
  • 2010 – 38,208 miles
  • 2009 – 36,217 miles
  • 2008 – 34,414 miles
  • 2007 – 30,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative

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.

  • Both centre exhaust metal support mountings broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp washer inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,824 miles (+528)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    826102816637
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative

  2. Pass84,296 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    177355352545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust metal support mountings broken

  3. Fail84,295 miles (+754)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    618530097898
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust metal support mountings broken

  4. Pass83,541 miles (-1,799)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    132164617210
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both before back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail85,340 miles (+2,728)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    805822611885
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp washer inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both before back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass82,612 miles (+1,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,612 miles
    Test number
    683613355756
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    420086467904
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail80,700 miles (+1,682)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    345057291572
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass79,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    988951627155
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Both exhaust hangers detached but system still fully supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,018 miles (+3,681)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    796555589106
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Both exhaust hangers detached but system still fully supported.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    546982020976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm inner bush rubber split/ deteriorating

  12. Fail75,337 miles (+1,995)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    639463705094
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm inner bushes split

  13. Pass73,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    687004747520
    • AdvisoryRear two rear exhaust hangers detached but system still supported.

  14. Fail73,342 miles (+8,566)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    892314034958
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear two rear exhaust hangers detached but system still supported.

  15. Pass64,776 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    433967269469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    314182224494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,669 miles (+4,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    430555646129
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass51,956 miles (+3,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    386406524424
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass47,999 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,999 miles
    Test number
    349216423484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,196 miles (+4,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    437320032293
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass39,858 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,858 miles
    Test number
    189944111291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,208 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    880249520268
    • 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)

  23. Pass36,217 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    854969609255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,414 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    460953438277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,727 miles
    Test number
    914321657387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OOP

Does L8 OOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 OOP expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 OOP?
The MOT on L8 OOP expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 OOP done?
L8 OOP was recorded at 84,824 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has L8 OOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OOP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 OOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 OOP find?
L8 OOP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective both; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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