Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
L8 SXNMOT history
L8 SXN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 64,854 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SXN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SXN was last recorded at 64,854 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 64,854 miles · 19 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,854 miles
- 2025 – 63,957 miles
- 2024 – 62,842 miles
- 2023 – 62,075 miles
- 2022 – 61,344 miles
- 2021 – 60,239 miles
- 2019 – 59,670 miles
- 2018 – 58,311 miles
- 2017 – 56,854 miles
- 2016 – 55,589 miles
- 2015 – 54,071 miles
- 2014 – 53,116 miles
- 2013 – 49,245 miles
- 2012 – 45,265 miles
- 2011 – 39,203 miles
- 2010 – 33,683 miles
- 2009 – 17,667 miles
- 2008 – 17,330 miles
- 2007 – 11,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,854 miles
- AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealedRecorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,854 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 640069550869
- AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
Fail64,854 miles (+897)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 374060950776
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
Pass63,957 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 63,957 miles
- Test number
- 877123857044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,957 miles (+1,115)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,957 miles
- Test number
- 347311809871
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,842 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 62,842 miles
- Test number
- 655143125336
- AdvisoryRear subframe freshly undersealed
Fail62,842 miles (+767)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,842 miles
- Test number
- 302156288098
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe freshly undersealed
Pass62,075 miles (+731)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,075 miles
- Test number
- 408954849737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,344 miles (+1,105)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,344 miles
- Test number
- 541698623819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,239 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 60,239 miles
- Test number
- 155905321094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,670 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 59,670 miles
- Test number
- 871108276639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,311 miles (+1,457)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 58,311 miles
- Test number
- 844850161760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,854 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 56,854 miles
- Test number
- 323666915810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,589 miles (+1,518)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,589 miles
- Test number
- 609174432420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,071 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,071 miles
- Test number
- 318172559238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,116 miles (+3,871)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 53,116 miles
- Test number
- 357976384413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,245 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 49,245 miles
- Test number
- 847655333262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,265 miles (+6,062)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,265 miles
- Test number
- 977836552240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,203 miles (+5,520)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 39,203 miles
- Test number
- 806214241291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,683 miles (+3,352)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 33,683 miles
- Test number
- 273497950215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,331 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 30,331 miles
- Test number
- 154605610419
- 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)
Fail30,328 miles (+12,661)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,328 miles
- Test number
- 482894810039
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass17,667 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 17,667 miles
- Test number
- 203355319072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,330 miles (+5,879)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 17,330 miles
- Test number
- 461184058416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 11,451 miles
- Test number
- 302611637366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 SXN
- Does L8 SXN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SXN is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SXN?
- The MOT on L8 SXN is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SXN done?
- L8 SXN was recorded at 64,854 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
- Has L8 SXN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SXN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 SXN 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 SXN find?
- L8 SXN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: covers fitted underneath not allowing inspection of some components; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.
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