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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LB08 SLKMOT history

LB08 SLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,228 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SLK was last recorded at 95,228 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,867 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,361 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,228 miles
  • 2025 – 90,867 miles
  • 2024 – 88,588 miles
  • 2023 – 75,512 miles
  • 2022 – 69,092 miles
  • 2021 – 64,113 miles
  • 2020 – 57,413 miles
  • 2019 – 57,315 miles
  • 2018 – 56,991 miles
  • 2017 – 48,989 miles
  • 2016 – 42,843 miles
  • 2015 – 32,432 miles
  • 2014 – 21,198 miles
  • 2013 – 16,126 miles
  • 2012 – 11,600 miles
  • 2011 – 9,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,228 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    159233093823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass90,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,867 miles
    Test number
    732756231613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,841 miles (+80)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,841 miles
    Test number
    906952632598
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail90,761 miles (+2,173)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    970746510317
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lowest arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy area (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,588 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    547094985166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,526 miles (+8,014)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    671821154793
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of osr tyre (1.2.1 (g))

  7. Pass75,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    409463687265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,512 miles (+6,420)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    524092486815
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    466911053344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,092 miles (+4,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    404305014326
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass64,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    405798460667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,111 miles (+6,698)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    167230331851
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious tyre side wall damage

  13. Pass57,413 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    990024891778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,315 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    892040916074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    812327208289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,991 miles (+271)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    918865044498
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  17. Fail56,720 miles (+7,731)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,720 miles
    Test number
    785709299291
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass48,989 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    640505653888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,843 miles (+10,411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,843 miles
    Test number
    553178755662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    606237695183
    • NoteOffside parking noisey .

  21. Fail32,432 miles (+11,234)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,432 miles
    Test number
    809297495184
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside parking noisey .

  22. Pass21,198 miles (+5,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,198 miles
    Test number
    686329584182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside tyre perished.

  23. Pass16,126 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,126 miles
    Test number
    225131493495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,600 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,600 miles
    Test number
    476512302202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,697 miles
    Test number
    926815051283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SLK

Does LB08 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SLK is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SLK?
The MOT on LB08 SLK is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SLK done?
LB08 SLK was recorded at 95,228 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has LB08 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SLK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SLK 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 SLK find?
LB08 SLK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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