Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
LB08 HOJMOT history
LB08 HOJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 May 2026
- Mileage
- 87,279 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 HOJ
- 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
- 25 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 HOJ was last recorded at 87,279 miles on 12 May 2025, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,382 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 897 miles
- Average per year
- 3,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,279 miles
- 2024 – 86,382 miles
- 2023 – 84,925 miles
- 2022 – 80,946 miles
- 2021 – 76,087 miles
- 2020 – 72,882 miles
- 2019 – 70,501 miles
- 2018 – 64,899 miles
- 2017 – 60,055 miles
- 2016 – 57,146 miles
- 2015 – 54,937 miles
- 2014 – 51,976 miles
- 2013 – 49,252 miles
- 2012 – 46,468 miles
- 2011 – 43,382 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,279 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 headlight in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear no. plate in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Slight corrosion lip on front brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,279 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 87,279 miles
- Test number
- 182119420592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,382 miles (+1,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 86,382 miles
- Test number
- 247633465358
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both discs have a slight lip
- AdvisoryRear exhaust crossover section rusty
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass84,925 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,925 miles
- Test number
- 433042754967
- AdvisoryOffside headlight in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear no. plate in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight corrosion lip on front brake discs
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Fail84,925 miles (+3,979)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,925 miles
- Test number
- 771173264329
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear no. plate in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight corrosion lip on front brake discs
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Pass80,946 miles (+4,859)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,946 miles
- Test number
- 870939516297
- AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit on inner edge smooth 225/50/16 93y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass76,087 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,087 miles
- Test number
- 651295837314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Fail76,087 miles (+3,205)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,087 miles
- Test number
- 355619106918
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid is very dark
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass72,882 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 453818247356
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components
Fail72,882 miles (+2,381)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 609264358416
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components
Pass70,501 miles (+5,602)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 757115008752
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R16 92W effi grip (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,899 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 64,899 miles
- Test number
- 536679928812
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Fail64,899 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,899 miles
- Test number
- 737322084860
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Pass60,055 miles (+2,909)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 60,055 miles
- Test number
- 679045553899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sidewall has some damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDamage to lower part of front bumper
Pass57,146 miles (+2,209)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 57,146 miles
- Test number
- 962054126377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,937 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,937 miles
- Test number
- 820324968446
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inner edge
Pass51,976 miles (+2,724)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 51,976 miles
- Test number
- 736818484214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,252 miles (+2,784)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 107548983274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass46,468 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,468 miles
- Test number
- 385300892433
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail46,468 miles (+3,086)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,468 miles
- Test number
- 567440192226
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,382 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,382 miles
- Test number
- 929622491240
- NoteDoor sill covers fitted
- NoteFront discs slightly corroded-worn
- NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limet (2.5mm)
- NoteUnder shields fitted to under side of vehicle
Questions about LB08 HOJ
- Does LB08 HOJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 HOJ expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 HOJ?
- The MOT on LB08 HOJ expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 HOJ done?
- LB08 HOJ was recorded at 87,279 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
- Has LB08 HOJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 HOJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 HOJ 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 HOJ find?
- LB08 HOJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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