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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LD08 BGUMOT history

LD08 BGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

LD08 BGU silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
133,188 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BGU was last recorded at 133,188 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2020: 127,289 miles, lower than 127,719 miles on 9 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,158 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
7,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,188 miles
  • 2023 – 132,906 miles
  • 2022 – 131,231 miles
  • 2020 – 127,289 miles
  • 2019 – 112,868 miles
  • 2018 – 97,873 miles
  • 2017 – 96,601 miles
  • 2016 – 92,773 miles
  • 2015 – 85,235 miles
  • 2014 – 74,887 miles
  • 2013 – 62,251 miles
  • 2012 – 49,928 miles
  • 2011 – 35,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,188 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,188 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,188 miles
    Test number
    135622835128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail133,158 miles (+252)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,158 miles
    Test number
    928145438466
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,906 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    412800073133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,900 miles (+1,669)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,900 miles
    Test number
    811868345172
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,231 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,231 miles
    Test number
    495161979935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,225 miles (+3,936)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    823687177227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass127,289 miles (-430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,289 miles
    Test number
    799504311825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

  8. Fail127,719 miles (+14,851)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,719 miles
    Test number
    116413398136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort low.

  9. Pass112,868 miles (+134)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    247506312774
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail112,734 miles (+14,861)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,734 miles
    Test number
    510990631224
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass97,873 miles (+1,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    680451716617
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass96,601 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    728536087671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut in outer side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Fail96,601 miles (+3,828)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    704722500216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut in outer side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass92,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,773 miles
    Test number
    538677926302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,772 miles (+7,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    255004627489
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass85,235 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    496843365035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,887 miles (+12,636)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    135319274016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,251 miles (+12,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    217707463009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,928 miles (+14,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,928 miles
    Test number
    927651982003
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass35,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    165053881038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 BGU

Does LD08 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BGU expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BGU?
The MOT on LD08 BGU expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BGU done?
LD08 BGU was recorded at 133,188 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 7,277 miles a year.
Has LD08 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BGU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 BGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 BGU find?
LD08 BGU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel pipe/s corroded.

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