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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LD08 EPCMOT history

LD08 EPC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LD08 EPC blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,227 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EPC was last recorded at 87,227 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,940 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,287 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,227 miles
  • 2025 – 82,940 miles
  • 2024 – 80,531 miles
  • 2023 – 76,700 miles
  • 2022 – 74,290 miles
  • 2021 – 73,001 miles
  • 2020 – 71,413 miles
  • 2019 – 65,427 miles
  • 2018 – 60,418 miles
  • 2017 – 55,831 miles
  • 2016 – 49,642 miles
  • 2015 – 43,732 miles
  • 2014 – 38,217 miles
  • 2013 – 31,269 miles
  • 2012 – 23,399 miles
  • 2011 – 17,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,227 miles (+4,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    891342266292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    397668398919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,940 miles (+2,409)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    923807121964
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,531 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    161422260655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,700 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    630789544668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,290 miles
    Test number
    266431516855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,290 miles (+1,289)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,290 miles
    Test number
    581490200414
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,001 miles (+1,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    987385837330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,413 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    553087763794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,427 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    508894086703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,418 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    554915749148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    193646565834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,831 miles (+6,189)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,831 miles
    Test number
    426110057585
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,642 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    935345662467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,732 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    286970895006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail43,730 miles (+5,513)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    975236385095
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

  17. Pass38,217 miles (+6,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,217 miles
    Test number
    287303294088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteE M L on

  18. Pass31,269 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    935255493096
    • NoteE M L on

  19. Fail31,269 miles (+7,870)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    406594893077
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteE M L on

  20. Pass23,399 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    185303272421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,096 miles
    Test number
    847163961005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EPC

Does LD08 EPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EPC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EPC?
The MOT on LD08 EPC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EPC done?
LD08 EPC was recorded at 87,227 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has LD08 EPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EPC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 EPC 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 LD08 EPC find?
LD08 EPC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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