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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,498 cc

LB08 BBUMOT history

LB08 BBU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
63,798 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BBU was last recorded at 63,798 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,755 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,798 miles
  • 2025 – 61,755 miles
  • 2024 – 58,376 miles
  • 2023 – 57,475 miles
  • 2022 – 56,414 miles
  • 2020 – 53,888 miles
  • 2019 – 52,355 miles
  • 2018 – 47,866 miles
  • 2017 – 41,162 miles
  • 2016 – 33,059 miles
  • 2015 – 24,617 miles
  • 2014 – 14,910 miles
  • 2013 – 12,042 miles
  • 2012 – 9,105 miles
  • 2011 – 7,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,798 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    495380802706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass61,755 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    201486917097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,376 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    711323616053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,475 miles (+1,061)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    399359564184
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,414 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    612422398456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,365 miles (+2,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,365 miles
    Test number
    449683996451
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass53,888 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    678650483502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,355 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    760348293297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,866 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    606047530649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,162 miles (+8,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    934478099126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,059 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,059 miles
    Test number
    393566635851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,617 miles (+9,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    682447370124
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  13. Pass14,910 miles (+2,868)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,910 miles
    Test number
    865302544155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise some slight damage to off side front tyre inner side wall
  14. Pass12,042 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,042 miles
    Test number
    248721843182
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing low 2.0mm
  15. Fail12,038 miles (+2,933)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,038 miles
    Test number
    209147633498
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres,tread wearing low 2.0mm
  16. Pass9,105 miles (+1,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,105 miles
    Test number
    697854842137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass7,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    7,353 miles
    Test number
    989997041145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BBU

Does LB08 BBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BBU is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BBU?
The MOT on LB08 BBU is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BBU done?
LB08 BBU was recorded at 63,798 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has LB08 BBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BBU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 BBU 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 BBU find?
LB08 BBU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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