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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LB08 AZVMOT history

LB08 AZV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
54,571 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 AZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 AZV was last recorded at 54,571 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,562 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,571 miles
  • 2024 – 54,562 miles
  • 2023 – 51,447 miles
  • 2022 – 48,613 miles
  • 2019 – 47,601 miles
  • 2018 – 41,828 miles
  • 2017 – 41,798 miles
  • 2016 – 37,404 miles
  • 2015 – 33,774 miles
  • 2014 – 24,147 miles
  • 2013 – 21,769 miles
  • 2012 – 18,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,571 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear (at rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Drivers seat mechanism faulty (for and aft movement only works on one side)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake on minimum efficiency (16%)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,571 miles (+9)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,571 miles
    Test number
    830065267535
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail54,562 miles (+3,115)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,562 miles
    Test number
    661473350540
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT PRESENT - PADS HAVE LIFE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass51,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    442973711666
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat mechanism faulty (for and aft movement only works on one side)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on minimum efficiency (16%)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  4. Fail51,447 miles (+2,834)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    774910490012
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat mechanism faulty (for and aft movement only works on one side)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on minimum efficiency (16%)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

  5. Pass48,613 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,613 miles
    Test number
    160203833994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    223955475156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,601 miles (+5,773)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    374499785374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,828 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    514890318755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    950099107772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,798 miles (+4,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    171368359474
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass37,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    166923138991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,404 miles (+3,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    515647519681
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,774 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,774 miles
    Test number
    451937584071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,211 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    257670625125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,147 miles (+2,378)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,147 miles
    Test number
    469199114138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres feathering on edges

  16. Pass21,769 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    967359213113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,521 miles
    Test number
    285781312197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 AZV

Does LB08 AZV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 AZV expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 AZV?
The MOT on LB08 AZV expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 AZV done?
LB08 AZV was recorded at 54,571 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has LB08 AZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 AZV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 AZV 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 LB08 AZV find?
LB08 AZV failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front body component damaged and likely to cause injury; offside front direction indicator not working, and 5 more.

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