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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LB08 YKEMOT history

LB08 YKE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,051 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YKE
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
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YKE was last recorded at 124,051 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,852 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,199 miles
Average per year
6,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,051 miles
  • 2024 – 120,852 miles
  • 2023 – 119,115 miles
  • 2022 – 117,117 miles
  • 2021 – 114,661 miles
  • 2020 – 110,550 miles
  • 2019 – 105,789 miles
  • 2018 – 97,019 miles
  • 2017 – 88,117 miles
  • 2016 – 77,628 miles
  • 2015 – 70,213 miles
  • 2014 – 67,304 miles
  • 2013 – 64,636 miles
  • 2012 – 53,288 miles
  • 2011 – 32,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,051 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (curved arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (Straight arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,051 miles (+3,199)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    391564265609
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (curved arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (Straight arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,852 miles (+1,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,852 miles
    Test number
    200711863464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,115 miles (+1,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    567773917262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,117 miles (+2,456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    648864206994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,661 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    738149272319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,550 miles (+4,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    697731690082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,789 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    209775547637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,688 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,688 miles
    Test number
    918005552940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    384318294291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail97,017 miles (+8,900)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,017 miles
    Test number
    982367016765
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass88,117 miles (+10,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    873343225209
    • 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)

  12. Pass77,628 miles (+7,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    466388551424
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass70,213 miles (+2,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    195710715121
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass67,304 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    529234714142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,636 miles (+11,348)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    845612753188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    989701182164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,288 miles (+20,928)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    707991382156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    499622881144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,360 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    696002181148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 YKE

Does LB08 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YKE is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YKE?
The MOT on LB08 YKE is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YKE done?
LB08 YKE was recorded at 124,051 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,339 miles a year.
Has LB08 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YKE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 YKE 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 YKE find?
LB08 YKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (curved arm); nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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