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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LB08 HPUMOT history

LB08 HPU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2025
Mileage
80,130 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HPU was last recorded at 80,130 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,288 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,842 miles
Average per year
4,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,130 miles
  • 2023 – 75,288 miles
  • 2022 – 75,243 miles
  • 2021 – 74,891 miles
  • 2020 – 72,379 miles
  • 2019 – 69,248 miles
  • 2018 – 64,348 miles
  • 2017 – 58,674 miles
  • 2016 – 52,882 miles
  • 2015 – 46,100 miles
  • 2014 – 42,907 miles
  • 2013 – 38,505 miles
  • 2012 – 30,835 miles
  • 2011 – 22,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    145254555019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,129 miles (+4,841)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,129 miles
    Test number
    558600643810
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,288 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    290603709480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,243 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,243 miles
    Test number
    504753102575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,891 miles (+2,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    240599013861
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower cross strut inner bushes slight perishing and cracking.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded, and also rear metal brake lines.
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust leak from tail section
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to front and rear subframes

  6. Pass72,379 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,379 miles
    Test number
    134230713769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    688649429172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,248 miles (+4,900)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    774208488770
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    523010107416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,348 miles (+5,674)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    355114383104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,674 miles (+5,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,674 miles
    Test number
    653535579684
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from rear

  12. Pass52,882 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    716395435023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,100 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,100 miles
    Test number
    287724685461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,907 miles (+4,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,907 miles
    Test number
    557602084106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass38,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    897308373169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,505 miles (+7,670)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    388279263109
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass30,835 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    838730182114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    765522571141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB08 HPU

Does LB08 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 HPU expired on 18 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HPU?
The MOT on LB08 HPU expired on 18 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 HPU done?
LB08 HPU was recorded at 80,130 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 4,489 miles a year.
Has LB08 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HPU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 HPU 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 HPU find?
LB08 HPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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